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L215 LFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

174,055 mi
Last recorded174,055 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 LFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 174,055 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

DAMAGE TO N/S/F SIDEWALL

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 169,882 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 169,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR AXEL BUSHES PERISHED

DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL AT N/S/F

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 162,081 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes detaching.

Both rear axel bushes heavily perished and split but still secure.

Nearside rear tyre deeply perished on outer edge.

Offside headlamp cracked.

Rad core possible leak.

Fail 22 Aug 2006 162,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone rear bushes detaching.

Both rear axel bushes heavily perished and split but still secure.

Nearside rear tyre deeply perished on outter edge.

Offside headlamp cracked.

Rad core possible leak.

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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L215 LFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L215 LFC, 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 L215 LFC registered?

L215 LFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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