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L56 XEU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,969 mi
Last recorded158,969 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 XEU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2009 158,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r lamp lens cracked coolant level on min engine oil level not showing on dip stick temp repair made to rear tail pipe mount

Pass 20 Nov 2008 157,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges o/s head lamp wiper inscure o/s/r lamp lens cracked oil level on min coolant level on min gear box and engine oil leaks n/s/f brake hose cracking

both rear lamp lens faded

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge just in spec

Pass 10 Oct 2007 154,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 145,594 miles

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

front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2005 136,734 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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L56 XEU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L56 XEU, 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 L56 XEU registered?

L56 XEU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L56 XEU safe to buy?

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