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L191 FPF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,342 mi
Last recorded198,342 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 FPF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 198,342 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 198,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s brake disc corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 194,409 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 194,409 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 189,458 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 189,456 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 184,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 179,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 172,295 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 172,295 miles

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

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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L191 FPF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 L191 FPF, 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 L191 FPF registered?

L191 FPF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L191 FPF safe to buy?

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