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L582 RJL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,120 mi
Last recorded169,120 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 RJL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 169,120 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 169,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 162,760 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 162,760 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 150,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 140,390 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 140,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 133,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 133,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 124,473 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 124,473 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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L582 RJL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L582 RJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L582 RJL registered?

L582 RJL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L582 RJL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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