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L404 WAM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 WAM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 118,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,643 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 103,968 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust middle section broken up inside

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,968 miles

exhaust middle section broken up inside

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2006 91,587 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2006 91,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 16 May 2005 79,333 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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L404 WAM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L404 WAM, 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 L404 WAM registered?

L404 WAM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L404 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L404 WAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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