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L504 HUX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

242,060 mi
Last recorded242,060 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 HUX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 242,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 236,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 233,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 231,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 228,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 226,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 224,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 224,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 212,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 206,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 199,100 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres cracking / perishing between treads

Fail 6 Mar 2017 199,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres cracking / perishing between treads

Pass 27 Feb 2016 193,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 187,663 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 183,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 175,226 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 175,206 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 167,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 164,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 161,034 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 161,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 154,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 145,842 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 145,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 135,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 126,153 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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L504 HUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L504 HUX, 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 L504 HUX registered?

L504 HUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L504 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L504 HUX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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