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L265 JCX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

206,707 mi
Last recorded206,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 JCX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 206,707 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 204,333 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 198,530 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 198,530 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 191,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 191,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 183,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 183,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 86,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 163,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 153,065 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 153,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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L265 JCX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L265 JCX, 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 L265 JCX registered?

L265 JCX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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