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L263 GKG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 GKG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 139,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 137,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,770 miles

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

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

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2009 133,032 miles

o/s/front tyre low on tread

slighr5t pereshing on both front flexi brake hoses

slight marking on front number plate

unable to check outersills due to side pannels fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 132,630 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2007 131,321 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 131,321 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 129,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front + rear no. plates marked

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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L263 GKG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L263 GKG, 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 L263 GKG registered?

L263 GKG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L263 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L263 GKG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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