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L384 EPF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 EPF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 107,989 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2014 107,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,675 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 106,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,379 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,379 miles

Nearside Front Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 17,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,985 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 98,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 92,222 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,474 miles

rear cabin full of tools unable to check fully

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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L384 EPF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L384 EPF, 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 L384 EPF registered?

L384 EPF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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