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L195 TEX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 TEX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,999 miles

rear brake disces rusting

Fail 10 Dec 2010 179,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake disces rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2009 172,136 miles

hand brake travel close to max

rear brake disces starting to rust

Fail 10 Dec 2009 172,136 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filter rusting

hand brake travel close to max

rear brake disces starting to rust

Pass 11 Dec 2008 164,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 164,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 157,851 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 150,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2006 150,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 142,059 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L195 TEX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc 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 L195 TEX, 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 L195 TEX registered?

L195 TEX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L195 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L195 TEX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L195 TEX have outstanding finance?

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