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L158 DPE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 DPE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 116,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2026 116,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2025 116,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 115,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,065 miles

Offside Front Foglight N/W

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,497 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,809 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,707 miles

off side front disc corroded

off side rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Foglights not working but switch lights up

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,342 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 105,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,443 miles

slight play in near side front anti roll link rod

Fail 17 Jan 2008 102,443 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in near side front anti roll link rod

Pass 12 Jan 2007 99,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 96,681 miles

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 DPE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L158 DPE registered?

L158 DPE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L158 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L158 DPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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