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L265 SUB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 SUB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 115,426 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 115,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 111,423 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 111,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is crscked on inside wall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 107,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 103,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 103,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 96,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 89,656 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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L265 SUB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUB, 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 SUB registered?

L265 SUB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L265 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L265 SUB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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