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L29 HOB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,752 mi
Last recorded180,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 HOB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2016 180,752 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 180,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 174,771 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear axle bushes perished and seperated but no excess movement

oil leak from gearbox area

rear crossmemeber has corosion but not considered excessive

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

speedometer illumination has some light sources not illuminating but not more than 50%

Fail 20 Dec 2012 167,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear bumper beam coroded and becoming loose

rear wiper split and smeering

speedometer only has 50% of illumination working

Pass 20 Dec 2012 167,785 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear bumper beam coroded and becoming loose

rear wiper split and smeering

speedometer only has 50% of illumination working

Pass 7 Jan 2012 161,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 155,874 miles

Offside front wiper arm bent

Rear brakes appear low

Slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2010 148,887 miles

Nearside front tyre 3-4mm

Rear pads appear low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 148,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre 3-4mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads appear low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 138,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 134,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 129,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 122,445 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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L29 HOB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L29 HOB, 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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L29 HOB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 July 1994.

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