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L380 HPY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 HPY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 120,511 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 120,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 114,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,730 miles

exhaust hangers starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 108,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres all very heavily cracked and poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 108,082 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,331 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 103,581 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 102,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 101,317 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 98,930 miles

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

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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L380 HPY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L380 HPY, 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

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What year was L380 HPY registered?

L380 HPY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L380 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L380 HPY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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