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L640 JUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,774 mi
Last recorded210,774 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 JUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 210,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 209,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 199,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 199,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 185,448 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Nearside outer CV boot starting to crack

Offside auxillery position lamp inoperative and lens cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2008 185,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on edge

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Nearside outer CV boot starting to crack

Offside auxillery position lamp inoperative and lens cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 170,277 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe and rear bracket in poor condition

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2005 165,295 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 165,295 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake fluid low †

noise / whine from alternator, cam belt or pas pump area

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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L640 JUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L640 JUD, 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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L640 JUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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