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L204 JKO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2434cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,032 mi
Last recorded193,032 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 JKO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,434cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 193,032 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 193,030 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 185,748 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 185,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 176,607 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 176,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 169,268 miles

nearside headlamp glass

Pass 12 Mar 2008 161,901 miles

Rear nivomat shock absorber gaitors are split.

Rear number plate is starting to deteriate.

o/s wiper arm is bent and only just clears the screen.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 150,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 139,707 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 139,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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L204 JKO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,434cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L204 JKO, 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 L204 JKO registered?

L204 JKO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L204 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L204 JKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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