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L414 GFR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,282 mi
Last recorded223,282 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 GFR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 223,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 212,938 miles

advise near side bonnet latch not woring

Fail 23 Jan 2009 212,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise near side bonnet latch not woring

Pass 20 Feb 2008 208,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 201,479 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 194,413 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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L414 GFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L414 GFR, 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 L414 GFR registered?

L414 GFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L414 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L414 GFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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