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L561 FKR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,505 mi
Last recorded197,505 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 FKR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 197,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 197,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 197,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 195,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 195,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 190,994 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 186,927 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes worn

both rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 183,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

both rear subframe bushes perished

offside rear tyre getting low on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 183,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

both rear subframe bushes perished

offside rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 4 May 2011 179,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 174,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 169,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 163,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 157,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 151,306 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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L561 FKR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L561 FKR, 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 L561 FKR registered?

L561 FKR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L561 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L561 FKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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