MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre starting to crack on the outer sidewall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre starting to crack on the outer sidewall
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
lambda warning light on
nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
plastic outer cover sills fitted
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
chips in front screen
exhaust life limited
o/s/f headlamp cracked
oil leaks
slight blow from exhaust manifold area
chips in front screen
exhaust life limited
o/s/f headlamp cracked
oil leaks
slight blow from exhaust manifold area
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L553 LAW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L553 LAW, 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 L553 LAW registered?
L553 LAW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 13 May 1994.
Is L553 LAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L553 LAW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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