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L373 FPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 FPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 51,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 51,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 51,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 51,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken-temporary repair carried out

Fail 1 Jul 2021 51,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger broken-temporary repair carried out

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen marked

Fail 19 Jun 2020 51,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

windscreen marked

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear steel spare fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,187 miles

O/S/R brake pads look very low, recommend replacement

Both rear brake discs look quite corroded, recommend replacement

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,791 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,525 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Rear brake discs very corroded recommend replacement

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,491 miles

Both front washer jets poor

Service thought to be due

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,126 miles

End part of exhaust very rusty

Fail 29 May 2012 36,104 miles

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

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

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

End part of exhaust very rusty

Front brake pads quite low

Pass 19 May 2011 33,865 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links are in poor condition.

Front brake pads look thinnish.

Fail 19 May 2011 33,865 miles

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

Both front anti-roll bar links are in poor condition.

Front brake pads look thinnish.

Pass 18 May 2010 30,662 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links have their rubbers missing or deteriorated.

The o/s/r outer brake pad looks very thin.

Pass 26 May 2009 26,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,833 miles

Both front anti roll bar links, dust covers are perished.

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,833 miles

Both front anti roll bar links, dust covers are perished.

Pass 30 May 2007 20,285 miles

fuel filter origiginal †front stabiliser link pins deteriorated †brake fluid level near minimum

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,849 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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L373 FPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L373 FPK, 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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L373 FPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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