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L235 JRO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 JRO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,575 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 113,930 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 108,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 87,209 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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L235 JRO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L235 JRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L235 JRO?

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What year was L235 JRO registered?

L235 JRO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 March 1994.

Is L235 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L235 JRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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