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L662 WVC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 WVC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 137,975 miles

cat is slow to warm up and work

Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,981 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 121,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 113,318 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 100,951 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 100,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L662 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 91.7%.

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 L662 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L662 WVC registered?

L662 WVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L662 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L662 WVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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