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L168 DPJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 DPJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 126,303 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2008 125,209 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 125,209 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 118,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 111,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L168 DPJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L168 DPJ, 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 L168 DPJ registered?

L168 DPJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L168 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L168 DPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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