MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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eml on
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
eml on
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
battery insecure
nearside rear brake disc corroded
rear wiper blade split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
battery insecure
nearside rear brake disc corroded
rear wiper blade split
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L137 SEJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L137 SEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L137 SEJ registered?
L137 SEJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 March 1994.
Is L137 SEJ safe to buy?
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