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L659 WVC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,569 mi
Last recorded182,569 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 WVC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 182,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 182,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 176,386 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 176,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 167,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ft number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 27 May 2009 167,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ft number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 160,776 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 160,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 154,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2007 154,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 143,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 138,765 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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L659 WVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc 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 L659 WVC, 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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L659 WVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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