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L661 WLR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,285 mi
Last recorded119,285 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 WLR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 119,285 miles

n/s head lamp cracked.

n/s rear chassis corroded.

Fail 1 May 2010 119,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s head lamp cracked.

n/s rear chassis corroded.

Pass 21 May 2009 107,995 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 30 Apr 2009 107,981 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front side wall light damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,608 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,829 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 90,450 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 80,032 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L661 WLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L661 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 L661 WLR registered?

L661 WLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L661 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L661 WLR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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