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L223 NKX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,571 mi
Last recorded162,571 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 NKX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 162,571 miles

Both front headlamp lens output's on dip beam are weak?

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

Engine top rubber mount is badly worn?

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tail gate hydro-rams,are weak?

Fail 11 Nov 2009 162,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front headlamp lens output's on dip beam are weak?

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

Engine top rubber mount is badly worn?

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

Hand brake lever has travel?

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tail gate hydro-rams,are weak?

Pass 3 Dec 2007 159,988 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 159,988 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 155,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 155,164 miles

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

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

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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L223 NKX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L223 NKX, 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 L223 NKX registered?

L223 NKX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L223 NKX safe to buy?

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