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L294 OYD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,185 mi
Last recorded186,185 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 OYD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 186,185 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise engine oil leak

Advise headlamp aim borderline high

Advise movement in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Advise rear discs pitted borderline

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Fail 14 May 2009 186,035 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise engine oil leak

Advise headlamp aim borderline high

Advise movement in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Advise rear discs pitted borderline

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 12 May 2008 182,696 miles

Advise oil leak

Advise play in both front anti roll bar links (borderline)

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 18 May 2007 179,381 miles

engine oil leak .

Pass 17 May 2006 172,390 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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L294 OYD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L294 OYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L294 OYD?

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What year was L294 OYD registered?

L294 OYD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L294 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L294 OYD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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