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L232 EKJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,256 mi
Last recorded190,256 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL232 EKJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 190,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F head light stone chip in glass

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 186,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 186,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 181,225 miles

all brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 181,215 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs corroded.

both front wiper blades in poor condition.

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 176,131 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth in places

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

slight play to the nearside front top suspension mount

slight play to the nearside track rod arm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 171,405 miles

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 24 Jun 2008 167,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 156,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 148,625 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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L232 EKJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L232 EKJ, 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 L232 EKJ registered?

L232 EKJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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