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L534 WFG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,187 mi
Last recorded167,187 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL534 WFG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 167,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2013 167,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 159,041 miles

osf inner steering rack end has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2012 159,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

osf inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 18 May 2011 149,606 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 143,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,741 miles

tail pipe missing

Pass 8 May 2008 130,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 130,298 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 123,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 113,070 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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L534 WFG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L534 WFG, 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 L534 WFG registered?

L534 WFG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L534 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L534 WFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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