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L213 CBA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,216 mi
Last recorded205,216 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 CBA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 205,216 miles

Nearside Front track rod end gaiter starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 205,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 205,216 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 205,216 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 205,216 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 205,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 205,216 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 205,216 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 205,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 205,216 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate damaged

o/s steering rack has minor free play

Fail 7 Dec 2018 205,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear subframe mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate damaged

o/s steering rack has minor free play

Pass 16 Dec 2017 205,216 miles

tailgate rams weak

Fail 7 Dec 2017 205,216 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

tailgate rams weak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 205,216 miles

Lamba Lamp on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

offside rear axle mount bracket corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 205,216 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint can not be fully assessed because of track rod end play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

offside rear axle mount bracket corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 197,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 180,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 168,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 159,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 146,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 139,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 133,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 125,423 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 116,173 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 116,173 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L213 CBA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L213 CBA, 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 L213 CBA registered?

L213 CBA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L213 CBA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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