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L433 XLB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,974 mi
Last recorded167,974 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 XLB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 167,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 166,116 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 163,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 163,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes are slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on the fuel tank main tube neck

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade due to screen design

Fail 23 Sep 2009 159,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both nearside and offside rear axle bushes are deteriorated

offside front mirror is slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2009 159,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both nearside and offside rear axle bushes are deteriorated

offside front mirror is slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 149,944 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 149,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 142,511 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 134,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 134,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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L433 XLB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L433 XLB, 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 L433 XLB registered?

L433 XLB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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