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L402 XVV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,512 mi
Last recorded180,512 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 XVV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 180,512 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 180,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 168,385 miles

Engine top stabilizer bush worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight beam images vague

Fail 5 Jun 2017 168,385 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine top stabilizer bush worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight beam images vague

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 153,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 143,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 133,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2014 133,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,283 miles

both headlights have poor beam images

Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both headlights have poor beam images

Pass 4 May 2012 115,006 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,940 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,053 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,327 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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L402 XVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L402 XVV, 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 L402 XVV registered?

L402 XVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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