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L460 HKL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,885 mi
Last recorded110,885 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL460 HKL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,650 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre no tread on edges and close to cords on outer edge

offside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre no tread on edges and close to cords on outer edge

offside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 82,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 81,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 80,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,466 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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L460 HKL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L460 HKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L460 HKL?

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What year was L460 HKL registered?

L460 HKL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L460 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L460 HKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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