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L227 WLL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,031 mi
Last recorded203,031 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 WLL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 203,031 miles

Both front wings extremly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 203,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front wings extremly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 192,941 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel arch corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2012 192,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel arch corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2011 182,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 182,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 170,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 170,091 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 159,740 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F wing corroded but not causing shape edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 159,738 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

N/S/F wing corroded but not causing shape edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 147,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 147,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 138,325 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 138,323 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 130,220 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 130,220 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 123,119 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 123,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L227 WLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L227 WLL, 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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L227 WLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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