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L482 FPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 FPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 149,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 141,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 141,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 139,225 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2011 139,225 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 133,986 miles

Oil leak

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

p.a.s pump noisy

Fail 23 Apr 2009 133,974 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

p.a.s pump noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2008 130,414 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen lightly scratched.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 130,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen lightly scratched.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 122,516 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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L482 FPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L482 FPK, 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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L482 FPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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