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L646 WLR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL646 WLR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2010 123,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine misfiring

engine smoking

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,006 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 114,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 105,743 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 105,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 101,599 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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L646 WLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L646 WLR, 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 L646 WLR registered?

L646 WLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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