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L650 KGS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 KGS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front door/wing damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front door/wing damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2011 121,950 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 121,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 113,624 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges would recommend checking again in 3000 miles time

Fail 14 Jan 2010 113,624 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges would recommend checking again in 3000 miles time

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,716 miles

top engine brace mounting u/s

Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,713 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

add on tail pipe corroded away

fan belt noisey

top engine brace mounting u/s

Pass 24 Jan 2008 103,152 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2008 103,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted

would recommend when having the front tyre changed that the tracking is checked to

Pass 23 Jan 2007 97,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,867 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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L650 KGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L650 KGS, 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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L650 KGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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