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L588 HYK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,862 mi
Last recorded190,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 HYK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 190,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 190,862 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 14 Jun 2012 190,862 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 14 Jun 2012 190,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 6 Jun 2011 189,154 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 187,155 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 187,155 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 181,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 175,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 175,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 167,065 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 161,280 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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L588 HYK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L588 HYK, 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 L588 HYK registered?

L588 HYK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L588 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 HYK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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