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L559 ORE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 ORE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 146,748 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 146,737 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise tyres perrished bot no cord showing or no splits

sill covers fitted cant see sills to test for corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2006 144,160 miles

handbrake nearing reserve travel nearside front tyre wearing inside edge slight pitting to rear brake discs accident damage to nearside front wing

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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L559 ORE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L559 ORE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L559 ORE?

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What year was L559 ORE registered?

L559 ORE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L559 ORE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L559 ORE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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