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L381 JFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,991 mi
Last recorded135,991 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 JFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,991 miles

emmisions light on dash

fuel lines not cliped securely at rear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 133,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 133,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 131,625 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 131,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 126,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 119,656 miles

boot struts defective

Fail 3 Jan 2006 119,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

boot struts defective

Pass 4 Jan 2005 112,850 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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L381 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L381 JFC, 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 L381 JFC registered?

L381 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L381 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L381 JFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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