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L356 NMX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,968 mi
Last recorded153,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 NMX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,968 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

nearside front day running light inop

offside cv gaitor perished

rear axle foward mounting bushes worn and perished

slight fluctuation in rear brake readings

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,031 miles

front brakes slightly inbalanced

offside cv gaitor perished

Pass 9 Jul 2007 137,910 miles

nearside wing repeater loose

Pass 12 Jul 2006 130,122 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 130,122 miles

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers damp

high level brake light dim

nail in n/s/r tyre

wipers in poor condition

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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L356 NMX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L356 NMX, 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 L356 NMX?

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What year was L356 NMX registered?

L356 NMX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L356 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 NMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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