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L365 WLK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,601 mi
Last recorded167,601 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL365 WLK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 167,601 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 165,844 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear registration deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2013 165,042 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

damaged on offside rear body panel

nearside rear chassis inadequate repaired

nearside rear damaged on body panel

offside rear chassis inadequate repaired

Pass 24 Sep 2013 165,042 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

damaged on offside rear body panel

nearside rear chassis inadequate repaired

nearside rear damaged on body panel

offside rear chassis inadequate repaired

Pass 25 Sep 2012 163,430 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 163,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 159,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 159,196 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 154,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 149,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 142,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 134,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 127,468 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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L365 WLK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L365 WLK, 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 L365 WLK registered?

L365 WLK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L365 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L365 WLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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