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L304 XMR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,698 mi
Last recorded178,698 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 XMR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 178,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on outer edges 185/65/15

Pass 14 Nov 2012 178,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 176,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s and o/s rear bumper mounting

cover at rear of fuel tank (under straps) corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 174,392 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 174,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 162,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 153,043 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 142,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 132,392 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 132,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 121,831 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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L304 XMR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L304 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L304 XMR?

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What year was L304 XMR registered?

L304 XMR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L304 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L304 XMR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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