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L437 AWP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,011 mi
Last recorded256,011 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 AWP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 256,011 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S wiper blade split

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 255,957 miles

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)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S wiper blade split

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 249,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 249,933 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 240,097 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 240,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 230,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 230,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L437 AWP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L437 AWP, 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 L437 AWP registered?

L437 AWP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L437 AWP safe to buy?

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