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L244 PGU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 PGU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 121,743 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges - advise wheel alignment check

Child seat fitted nearside rear - unable to check seatbelt operation

Nearside front tyre - minor damage to outer sidewall - no cords exposed

Nearside rear chassis box section starting to corrode

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,743 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges - advise wheel alignment check

Child seat fitted nearside rear - unable to check seatbelt operation

Nearside front tyre - minor damage to outer sidewall - no cords exposed

Nearside rear chassis box section starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2009 112,151 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)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 112,151 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,814 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 99,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 93,809 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 92,596 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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L244 PGU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L244 PGU, 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 L244 PGU registered?

L244 PGU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L244 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L244 PGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L244 PGU have outstanding finance?

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