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L545 MBF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 MBF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r axle bush mountain point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 96,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 96,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,535 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,535 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,984 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,468 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,147 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 52,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,826 miles

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

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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L545 MBF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L545 MBF, 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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L545 MBF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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