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L649 SSN

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 SSN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 131,396 miles

fuel seal det, sill guards, hand brake u/bal, f arb links worn, fuel system component corroded, osr ferrule, steering minor wear, osf and nsf flexis cracked to limit, dip image poor

Fail 25 Sep 2008 131,317 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel seal det, sill guards, hand brake u/bal, f arb links worn, fuel system component corroded, osr ferrule, steering minor wear, osf and nsf flexis cracked to limit, dip image poor

Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,642 miles

see vt30

Fail 17 Apr 2007 127,642 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sill covers fitted,play in front outer anti roll bar links,rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2006 124,926 miles

see vt30

Fail 28 Mar 2006 124,919 miles

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

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

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

heavy cracking on front flexys at limit

sill and arch covers fitted

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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L649 SSN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc 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 L649 SSN, 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 L649 SSN registered?

L649 SSN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is L649 SSN safe to buy?

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