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L424 HUW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 HUW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,608 miles

n/s/f tyre opn limit

o/s/f lower arm bottom ball joint slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2010 103,603 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,608 miles

both cv boots perished

front tyres worn on edges

n/s inner tail light inop

Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both cv gaitors perished.

front tyres wearing on edges.

n/s inner tail light inop.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,140 miles

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

o/s/r disc scored.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 85,384 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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L424 HUW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L424 HUW, 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 L424 HUW registered?

L424 HUW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L424 HUW safe to buy?

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