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L601 LTM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,530 mi
Last recorded203,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 LTM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 203,530 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 203,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 202,534 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 199,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 197,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 195,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 195,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 194,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 192,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 189,757 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 189,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 185,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 182,198 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 178,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 178,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 174,592 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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L601 LTM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L601 LTM, 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 L601 LTM registered?

L601 LTM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L601 LTM safe to buy?

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