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L577 CPM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,510 mi
Last recorded206,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 CPM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 206,510 miles

Driver seat belt buckle damage but still functionable

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 206,510 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver seat belt buckle damage but still functionable

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 206,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills limiting visual access

Pass 22 Jan 2018 206,511 miles

both rear tyres age related cracks

top hose clip in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2018 206,510 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Fuel tank insecure strap rusted off (7.2.1)

Central Fuel tank insecure strap rusted off (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres age related cracks

top hose clip in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2017 206,510 miles

windscreen wiper blades judder

Pass 6 Jan 2016 205,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 204,465 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear light lenses in poor condition

rear tyres perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 202,185 miles

drive shaft boots in poor condition

rear lamps in poor condition

rust forming on all coil springs

Pass 23 Jan 2013 199,896 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 192,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 185,708 miles

rear axle mount bushes worn but no exsesive movemont

Pass 20 Jan 2010 178,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 169,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 169,137 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 161,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 161,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 152,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 142,842 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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L577 CPM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L577 CPM, 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 L577 CPM registered?

L577 CPM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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