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L3 JUT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JUT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,192 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel foot brake not working on first application of brake pedal (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel foot brake not working on first application of foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose foul;ing drive shaft

Pass 17 Apr 2020 116,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 116,129 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside hand brake requires attention

Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside hand brake requires attention

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,243 miles

nearside rear handbrake requires attention

Fail 22 Aug 2015 115,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear handbrake requires attention

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,797 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 114,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 113,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 112,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 101,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

slight grab n/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2011 101,439 miles

exhaust corroded

slight grab n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 May 2010 98,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2010 98,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,215 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,540 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,719 miles

SEE ADVISE SHEET ISSUED ON 25/01/2006,TEST NUMBER 210905826045

Fail 25 Jan 2006 63,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear beam axle bushes splitting and perished

Front brake discs corroding

Front brakes binding slightly

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Ns front rear steel brake pipe damaged

Ns front tyre just legal

Rear number plate loose just acceptable, recommend attention

Slight play in steering rack arms

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L3 JUT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 L3 JUT, 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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L3 JUT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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