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L489 YDL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 YDL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 149,024 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 149,007 miles

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) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,007 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 149,007 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 149,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 149,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 149,007 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 149,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,007 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 145,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 140,611 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 140,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 138,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 132,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 126,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,344 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 113,335 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 107,942 miles

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.

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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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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What year was L489 YDL registered?

L489 YDL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L489 YDL safe to buy?

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