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L30 JPM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,698 mi
Last recorded112,698 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 JPM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,698 miles

sills have covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2013 112,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

sills have covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,797 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front chassis rail corroded and rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear chassis rail rusty and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,185 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded to excess

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

whole exhaust system rusty and corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded to excess

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

whole exhaust system rusty and corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

fuel filter rusty

sills have covers on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 104,034 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

fuel filter rusty

sills have covers on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both sills have covers on

fuel filter rusty

gearbox slight oil leak

slight play on o/s/f rack end

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,474 miles

Oil leak

n/s cv gaiter cracking

o/s/f backing plate corroding

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2007 91,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,093 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front number cracked.

near side door mirror glass loose.

off side front lower ball joint rubber boot burst.

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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L30 JPM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L30 JPM, 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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What year was L30 JPM registered?

L30 JPM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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