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L158 DKM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,867 mi
Last recorded108,867 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 DKM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 108,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 108,867 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 107,192 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 107,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 105,847 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear main bushes perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f anti roll link bar dust covers split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear main bushes perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f anti roll link bar dust covers split

Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,191 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

n/s door mirror

Pass 8 Dec 2006 100,928 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 98,019 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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L158 DKM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L158 DKM, 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 L158 DKM registered?

L158 DKM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L158 DKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L158 DKM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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