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L281 XMR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,633 mi
Last recorded122,633 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 XMR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes are worn

Fail 30 Jul 2020 122,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,633 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 122,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 122,633 miles

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,633 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 117,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

steering column worn, steering column universal joint worn, close to failure, steering rack worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 117,722 miles

steering column worn, steering column universal joint worn, close to failure, steering rack worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 103,982 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2006 99,155 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 99,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are worn on the edges †Off side front lamp is dim

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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L281 XMR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L281 XMR, 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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L281 XMR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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