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L517 PSB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Maroon Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,762 mi
Last recorded209,762 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 PSB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 209,762 miles

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

Slight seepage from Rack & pinion

Pass 26 Sep 2012 209,770 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 209,762 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 207,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 200,171 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 200,159 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2009 194,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 186,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 181,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 181,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 175,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance near to limit - o/s brake lower than n/s

Pass 23 Sep 2005 170,037 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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L517 PSB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Maroon with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L517 PSB, 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 L517 PSB registered?

L517 PSB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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