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L289 GTF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,936 mi
Last recorded291,936 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 GTF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 291,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust mount clamp weak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 291,858 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust mount clamp weak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 284,110 miles

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

both rear lamp lenses deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2007 276,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 276,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 248,591 miles

c/l 432819

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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L289 GTF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L289 GTF, 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 L289 GTF registered?

L289 GTF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 March 1994.

Is L289 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L289 GTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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