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L373 HYM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,223 mi
Last recorded142,223 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 HYM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 142,223 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 142,209 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 134,635 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 134,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 126,160 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 HYM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L373 HYM, 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 L373 HYM registered?

L373 HYM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L373 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L373 HYM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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