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L639 FPE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,247 mi
Last recorded111,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL639 FPE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R LIGHT UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX OR ENGINE

Pass 15 Jul 2016

Brake fluid is very dirty.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside outer CV gaiter is badly perished and splitting.

Rear brake pads are low.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 111,247 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition, splitting.

Brake fluid is very dirty.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside outer CV gaiter is badly perished and splitting.

Rear brake pads are low.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

n/s/f windscreen wiper blade splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,012 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Rear light lenses in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seats fitted in rear

Rear light lenses in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2013 107,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 101,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 101,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,734 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,532 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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L639 FPE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L639 FPE, 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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L639 FPE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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