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L340 MDP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 MDP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tred (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,486 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking to outer sidwall

Fail 12 Dec 2014 112,486 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking to outer sidwall

Fail 13 Dec 2013 112,486 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack track arm has slight wear

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 112,486 miles

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

nearside steering rack track arm has slight wear

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 112,486 miles

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 20 Dec 2011 112,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 107,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 107,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 102,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,266 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,139 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 84,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,516 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 76,516 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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L340 MDP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L340 MDP, 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 L340 MDP registered?

L340 MDP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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