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L414 XGA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,257 mi
Last recorded182,257 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 XGA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 182,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 175,425 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 175,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 170,227 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 170,226 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 163,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 163,915 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 154,684 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 154,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

near side front door dent at front touching front wing on open †rear footbrake pass mot require attention

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 XGA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L414 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

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

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