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L554 JOL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 JOL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,825 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 118,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,680 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,374 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 118,113 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 118,106 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,701 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,140 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 117,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 102,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 96,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 91,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 85,964 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 78,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2007 78,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2006 70,736 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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L554 JOL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L554 JOL, 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 L554 JOL registered?

L554 JOL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L554 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L554 JOL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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