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L204 YRG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,613 mi
Last recorded143,613 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 YRG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 143,613 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear most seat belts have slight fraying

Fail 3 Feb 2015 143,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear most seat belts have slight fraying

Pass 6 Feb 2014 130,722 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

cover sills fitted

inner edges of both front tyres worn

slight play on o/s/f anti roll bar saddle bush

Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,500 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,214 miles

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

slight play on both front d bushes for anti roll bar

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,192 miles

Brake pipes have been coated with grease

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,174 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,199 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,069 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 66,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YRG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L204 YRG, 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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L204 YRG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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