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L241 VLR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,860 mi
Last recorded143,860 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 VLR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 143,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 116,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,374 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 107,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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L241 VLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L241 VLR, 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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L241 VLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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