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L606 YVV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,623 mi
Last recorded156,623 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL606 YVV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 156,623 miles

front tyres worn

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Oct 2010 152,125 miles

4 hub caps fitted

eng oil on min

front brakes req att soon rise and fall

Pass 13 Oct 2009 146,066 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 140,517 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

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

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

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

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2008 140,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

4 hub caps fitted

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

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

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

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

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 29 Nov 2007 135,343 miles

4 hub caps fitted n/s head lamp req soon n/s front tyre worn on edgr n/s front wheel buckled

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 135,343 miles

4 hub caps fitted n/s head lamp req soon n/s front tyre worn on edgr n/s front wheel buckled

Pass 30 Nov 2006 128,167 miles

4 hub caps fitted

near side headlamp req att soon

near side rear wheel buckled

Fail 30 Nov 2006 128,167 miles

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

front tyres on legal limit 4 hub caps fitted n/s head lamp req soon n/s front brake binding n/s rear wheel buckled

Pass 11 Nov 2005 120,342 miles

o/s/rear tyre req now 4 hub caps fitted

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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L606 YVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L606 YVV, 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 L606 YVV registered?

L606 YVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 March 1994.

Is L606 YVV safe to buy?

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