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L320 WGP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,699 mi
Last recorded187,699 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL320 WGP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 187,699 miles

Both headlight wiper blades u/s.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings perrished.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear bumper slightly insicure.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Small cut in N/S/F tyre tread but just to within limits at time of test (205/55x15).

Tailgate struts weak.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 187,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both headlight wiper blades u/s.

Both rear shock absorber cowlings perrished.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear bumper slightly insicure.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Small cut in N/S/F tyre tread but just to within limits at time of test (205/55x15).

Tailgate struts weak.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 180,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 171,004 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 161,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 161,621 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 153,816 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 153,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 146,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 135,442 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades poor

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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L320 WGP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L320 WGP, 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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L320 WGP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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