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L183 DPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,699 mi
Last recorded156,699 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 DPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 156,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front discs heavily lipped

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern only just recognisable

rear no. plate delaminated

Fail 15 Dec 2010 156,693 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front discs heavily lipped

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern only just recognisable

rear no. plate delaminated

Pass 16 Dec 2009 152,888 miles

Rear no.plate delaminating.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 152,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear no.plate delaminating.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 145,829 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 145,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 137,632 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 137,632 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 129,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 121,524 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 133,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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.

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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L183 DPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L183 DPK, 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 L183 DPK registered?

L183 DPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L183 DPK safe to buy?

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