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L633 VBD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,053 mi
Last recorded160,053 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL633 VBD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 160,053 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 160,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hannger broke

Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 144,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 144,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 138,481 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 138,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 135,139 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 135,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 11 Sep 2009 130,029 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 130,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 125,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 121,494 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 121,494 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2006 120,630 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 120,618 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noise from o/s/r wheel

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L633 VBD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L633 VBD, 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 L633 VBD registered?

L633 VBD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L633 VBD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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