MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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The nearside front indicator unit is badly holed
The nearside handbrake cable, when applied snatches
The rear seatbelts were not tested due to the presence of children seats
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
The nearside front indicator unit is badly holed
The nearside handbrake cable, when applied snatches
The rear seatbelts were not tested due to the presence of children seats
4) Front pads and discs close to wear limit.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play/steering rack o/s
screw in offside rear tyre and 2.5mm
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L221 FBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L221 FBV, 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 L221 FBV registered?
L221 FBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 January 1994.
Is L221 FBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L221 FBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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