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L274 JGS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,218 mi
Last recorded123,218 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 JGS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 123,218 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

o/s c.v boot has small hole

oil leak

slight movement to o/s/f and n/s/f droplinks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,218 miles

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)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

o/s c.v boot has small hole

oil leak

slight movement to o/s/f and n/s/f droplinks

Pass 5 Nov 2013 123,218 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,221 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 123,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 123,218 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 123,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre near limit and owrn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside tyre has cut in side wall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 123,218 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre near limit and owrn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside tyre has cut in side wall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 118,448 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc,s in slightly poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,263 miles

power steering belt cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2008 111,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

power steering belt cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,253 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 100,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 98,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 98,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L274 JGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc 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 L274 JGS, 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 L274 JGS registered?

L274 JGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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