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L45 UUF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 UUF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 138,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch area damage

Fail 3 Feb 2026 138,912 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area damage

Pass 21 Jan 2025 138,912 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle damaged but operational

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2024 138,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing minor damage

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing area damage

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel slight damage

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in glass but not effecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

o/s/f wing has impact damage

Pass 27 Jan 2020 137,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

light damage to osf wing and nsr door and quater pannel

osf headlamp cracked but not affecting light output or beam aim

tyre wearing on outer tread nsf

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,537 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight lens damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,889 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside headlight lens damaged

rear panel (under bumper) excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,964 miles

exhaust system corr0ded

surface corrosion to rear chassis and crossmemebr areas

Fail 28 Jan 2015 123,964 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked/ perished

exhaust system corr0ded

surface corrosion to rear chassis and crossmemebr areas

Pass 22 Jan 2014 119,945 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2013 115,069 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,844 miles

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

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

protective sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 104,346 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

protective sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,015 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Feb 2009 92,009 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 79,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,485 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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L45 UUF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L45 UUF, 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 L45 UUF registered?

L45 UUF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L45 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 UUF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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