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L51 WLH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,117 mi
Last recorded143,117 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 WLH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 143,117 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 142,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s wiper split

n/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear pads starting to wear low

sill covers

Pass 29 Nov 2009 132,442 miles

front discs corroded

movement in front hub o/s + n/s

n/s/f side lens missing

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

outersill covers fitted

tested wet

Pass 27 Apr 2008 130,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 123,693 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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L51 WLH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L51 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.

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What year was L51 WLH registered?

L51 WLH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 May 1994.

Is L51 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 WLH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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