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L641 LKX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,923 mi
Last recorded193,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL641 LKX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 193,923 miles

Fuel filler tube in poor condition

NSR/OSR rear chassis to bumper mounts corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 193,921 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filler tube in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2014 193,921 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel tank filler pipe in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2013 192,102 miles

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

O/S/R number plate light dim

Tail pipe bracket rattles/lose

Fail 12 Jun 2013 192,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

O/S/R number plate light dim

Tail pipe bracket rattles/lose

Fail 13 Jun 2012 190,174 miles

Exhaust Tail Pipe Bracket Rattles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Shoulder

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 190,174 miles

Exhaust Tail Pipe Bracket Rattles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Shoulder

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 187,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 179,668 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 179,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 172,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 172,704 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,625 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 165,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 157,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 157,055 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Failure on body security relates to missing bonnet catch †Brake fluid level over max mark

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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L641 LKX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L641 LKX, 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 L641 LKX registered?

L641 LKX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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