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L419 VPX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL419 VPX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 126,674 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre's sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,674 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre's sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,286 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod upper ball joint dust covers perished and starting to split

exhaust system rusty

front brake imbalance 23%

front wipers starting to smear on screen

n/s/f bonnet latch stiff to release

surface rust on front suspension

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2014 122,286 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rod upper ball joint dust covers perished and starting to split

exhaust system rusty

front brake imbalance 23%

front wipers starting to smear on screen

n/s/f bonnet latch stiff to release

surface rust on front suspension

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2013 120,985 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 120,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake squeal found in rollers from rear

hand brake noise , when operating in rollers

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,286 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,762 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers slightly smear

Fail 9 Apr 2010 111,762 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre scrubing uneven wear

n/s/r hand brake squeals on application & snatches slightly

wipers slightly smear

Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 106,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 102,149 miles

o/s washer jet part blocked

o/s/f lamp lens damaged

rear brake application slightly uneven o/s/r reading low squeal & rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 93,914 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 93,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L419 VPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L419 VPX, 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 L419 VPX registered?

L419 VPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L419 VPX safe to buy?

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