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L637 CBC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,269 mi
Last recorded227,269 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL637 CBC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 227,269 miles

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

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

both lower arms have slight movement in bushes

coolant hose from expansion bottle leaking

drivers door check strap broken

freeplay in n/s rack arm

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

rear discs worn

rear wiper split

very slight freeplay in o/s rack arm

Fail 6 Dec 2012 227,269 miles

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

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

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

both lower arms have slight movement in bushes

coolant hose from expansion bottle leaking

drivers door check strap broken

freeplay in n/s rack arm

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

rear discs worn

rear wiper split

very slight freeplay in o/s rack arm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 217,359 miles

secondary bonnet catch missing

slight play offside front antiroll bar link

Fail 5 Dec 2011 217,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch missing

slight play offside front antiroll bar link

Fail 10 Dec 2010 207,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 207,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 203,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 195,057 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 195,057 miles

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

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 184,020 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 179,446 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2005 173,541 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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L637 CBC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L637 CBC, 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 L637 CBC registered?

L637 CBC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L637 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L637 CBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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