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L535 TKF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,165 mi
Last recorded154,165 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 TKF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 154,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer poor and hang bracket broken

rear n/s and o/s beam axle bushes perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 154,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer poor and hang bracket broken

rear n/s and o/s beam axle bushes perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 147,963 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 147,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 140,338 miles

Oil leak

handbrake noisey when applied

n/s a o/s rear beam bushes splitting

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 25 Sep 2009 131,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 131,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 122,121 miles

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

rear brakes squeaking

Fail 25 Sep 2008 122,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 27 Sep 2007 113,347 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 113,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 104,998 miles

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

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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L535 TKF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L535 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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What year was L535 TKF registered?

L535 TKF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L535 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L535 TKF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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