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L580 HRX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,997 mi
Last recorded148,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 HRX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 148,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front seat belt buttons broken still functioning

Fail 5 Dec 2024 148,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front seat belt buttons broken still functioning

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,997 miles

Front seat belt lock buttons broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight cracking on tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear deterioration on light lenses on light units.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Rear slight cracking on tyre treads.

brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 148,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cracking on tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer cuts and cracking on tyre side walls.

Rear service brake effort low.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt locks. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight cracking on tyre tread.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting brackets.

Rear slight cracking on tyre treads and side walls,outer.

Rear slight deterioration on light lenses.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 148,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt locks. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight cracking on tyre tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting brackets.

Rear slight cracking on tyre treads and side walls,outer.

Rear slight deterioration on light lenses.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,997 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Rear foot brake effort low.

Rear slight splitting on tyre treads.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 148,847 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Rear foot brake effort low.

Rear slight splitting on tyre treads.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cracking on tyre treads and outer walls.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 148,997 miles

Front head light washers and wipers inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside slight damage to head light lens.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner and outer exhaust mounting brackets broken.

Rear slight daterioration on light lenses.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 148,997 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head light washers and wipers inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside slight damage to head light lens.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner and outer exhaust mounting brackets broken.

Rear slight daterioration on light lenses.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cracking ob tyre wall

Nearside Rear Outer slight fraying on seat belt webbing

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

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

Offside Front Outer cracking on tyre wall

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 148,997 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cracking ob tyre wall

Nearside Rear Outer slight fraying on seat belt webbing

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

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

Offside Front Outer cracking on tyre wall

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

rear of exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Nov 2015 148,997 miles

Nearside Outer Washer jet blocked

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Inner Slight play on Track rod ball joint

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play on track rod inner ball joint

Offside Slight splitting on wiper blade

Offside Wiper arm slightly damaged

Rear foot brake effort low

Slight damage to front seat belt locking buttons

Fail 24 Nov 2015 148,997 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Inner Slight play on Track rod ball joint

Nearside Outer Washer jet blocked

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play on track rod inner ball joint

Offside Slight splitting on wiper blade

Offside Wiper arm slightly damaged

Rear foot brake effort low

Slight damage to front seat belt locking buttons

Pass 25 Nov 2014 148,995 miles

Engine warning light on.

Front washer outer jet blocked.

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Slight cracking on n/s o/s rear tyre treads.

Slight damage to n/s o/s front seat belt locking buttons.

o/s wiper arm slightly bent

Fail 25 Nov 2014 148,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine warning light on.

Front washer outer jet blocked.

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Slight cracking on n/s o/s rear tyre treads.

Slight damage to n/s o/s front seat belt locking buttons.

o/s wiper arm slightly bent

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,386 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 145,146 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 145,146 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 141,520 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

excessive oil leak

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 29 Nov 2010 139,348 miles

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

crack in offside headlight

excessive oil leak

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2009 134,458 miles

Oil leak

play in steering o/s/f

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 134,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

play in steering o/s/f

Pass 21 Nov 2008 131,142 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 128,636 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 128,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 126,087 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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L580 HRX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L580 HRX, 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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L580 HRX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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