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L571 TAS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 TAS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 169,123 miles

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

rear bumper mounts corroded and slightly loose

Pass 12 Jan 2015 169,130 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 169,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 169,123 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 169,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 169,130 miles

rear chassis panel corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2013 169,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear chassis panel corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2012 169,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 169,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 163,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 158,247 miles

slight movement in rearaxle m n/s o/sounting bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2007 148,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 141,938 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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L571 TAS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L571 TAS, 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 L571 TAS registered?

L571 TAS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L571 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L571 TAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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