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L583 YDL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,844 mi
Last recorded110,844 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 YDL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 110,844 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 110,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,844 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 110,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,844 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,844 miles

Nearside Outer 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 tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 110,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 110,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 10,844 miles

Both front outer c/v gaiters perished.

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

Front brake discs worn.

chip in o/s headlamp.

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Fail 5 May 2009 110,844 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front outer c/v gaiters perished.

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

Front brake discs worn.

chip in o/s headlamp.

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim.

Fail 12 May 2008 110,844 miles

Air pipe from air filter split.

Both front outer c/v boots perished.

Both front tyres worn on edges

Chip in o/s front headlamp.

Front brake pads appear low.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 110,844 miles

Air pipe from air filter split.

Both front outer c/v boots perished.

Both front tyres worn on edges

Chip in o/s front headlamp.

Front brake pads appear low.

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

Pass 10 May 2007 109,165 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 99,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Stone chip in offside headlamp lens

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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L583 YDL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L583 YDL, 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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L583 YDL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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