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L28 DOX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

322,803 mi
Last recorded322,803 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 DOX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 322,803 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 322,790 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 315,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / gland stiff. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / gland. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 315,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / gland stiff. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / gland. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 310,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 303,880 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 303,877 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 296,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 288,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 285,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 283,023 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad shim/anti sqeaul rubbing brake disc but not affecting the brakes.

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 282,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 281,036 miles

Offside Coolant leak slight leak from rear engine

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back inner cross member to chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 278,933 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 278,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 278,905 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leaking around radiator area. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear brake pipe clip corroded..

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 275,693 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2016 275,693 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 271,712 miles

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight leak from both front c.v boots at small end

Pass 7 Jun 2014 267,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 263,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 263,465 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 263,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 259,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 253,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 251,638 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member corroded slightly

Pass 11 May 2009 247,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 245,445 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 235,215 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 235,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 229,006 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 229,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2006 228,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.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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L28 DOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L28 DOX, 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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L28 DOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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