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L306 FCW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,147 mi
Last recorded141,147 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 FCW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,147 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear noise from inside brake drum when wheel span

Fail 30 Oct 2015 119,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNEREDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear noise from inside brake drum when wheel span

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,552 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyre all have slight radial cracking to the side walls

Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyre all have slight radial cracking to the side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,385 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,535 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,292 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,796 miles

nearside c v boot craked but not leaking

nearside number plate light slightly dim

Pass 15 Oct 2007 86,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,149 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2005 82,311 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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L306 FCW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L306 FCW, 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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L306 FCW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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