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L24 WEY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,980 mi
Last recorded114,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 WEY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,980 miles

fuel filter loose on the rear

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel filter loose on the rear

Pass 11 May 2015 101,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 100,782 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 100,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 99,433 miles

both front brake flex hoses slightly perished

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid close to minimum mark

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside outer cv boot perished and cracked

Fail 9 May 2013 99,433 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake flex hoses slightly perished

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid close to minimum mark

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside outer cv boot perished and cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 96,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

o/s/f brake disc face is slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2011 92,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust back box rear mount is badly corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 87,996 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,950 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,857 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,039 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers split

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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L24 WEY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L24 WEY, 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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L24 WEY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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