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L49 WLH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 WLH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,691 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,253 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 63,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 49,880 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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L49 WLH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L49 WLH, 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

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What year was L49 WLH registered?

L49 WLH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 June 1994.

Is L49 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L49 WLH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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