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L516 TKF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 TKF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 85,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 82,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

petrol tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 79,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,984 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 72,917 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 72,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 70,059 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2006 67,602 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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L516 TKF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L516 TKF, 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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How do I check the history of L516 TKF?

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What year was L516 TKF registered?

L516 TKF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L516 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 TKF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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