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L21 YSU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,453 mi
Last recorded134,453 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 YSU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 134,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 127,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 127,609 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 122,100 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 122,095 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 107,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 100,376 miles

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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L21 YSU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L21 YSU, 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 L21 YSU registered?

L21 YSU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L21 YSU safe to buy?

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