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L390 HYM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

139,492 mi
Last recorded139,492 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 HYM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,492 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamp reflectors becoming foggy. Beam pattern acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lock stop pad missing.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Less brake force noted during medium to high brake application at roller brake test. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Less brake force noted during medium to high brake application at roller brake test. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Outer axle attachment bracket corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Hole in release button, function is fine. (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes to both sides of rear suspension axle/arms worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,745 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle support bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 137,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle retaining bracket severely rusted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle support bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 134,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,671 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,691 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front headlamp glass has crack

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 129,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front headlamp glass has crack

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,841 miles

both track rod ends covers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,268 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 110,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 103,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,605 miles

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

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,218 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 93,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,443 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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L390 HYM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 L390 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 L390 HYM registered?

L390 HYM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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