MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,024 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested excessive co, hc and lambda readings to the point it shuts down emssions test machine during 2nd fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear light lenses faded
rear bumper support rusted
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake n\s200 o\s 300 (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear light lenses faded
rear bumper support rusted
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L489 YDL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 L489 YDL, 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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L489 YDL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 March 1994.
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