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L667 RBT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

181,593 mi
Last recorded181,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL667 RBT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 181,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 181,593 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 181,593 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 181,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 181,053 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 181,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 180,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 180,402 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 179,551 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

parking brake high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 177,677 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front upper (2.4.G.2)

Bumper insecure rear ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r (2.7.2a)

both rear upper light units faded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe clamp rusty

fuel filter rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has small cracks too side walls (no cords showing)

o/s/f seat belt stork button worn

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 177,677 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front upper (2.4.G.2)

Bumper insecure rear ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/r (2.7.2a)

both rear upper light units faded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipe clamp rusty

fuel filter rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has small cracks too side walls (no cords showing)

o/s/f seat belt stork button worn

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 176,076 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded no longer supporting tail pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2017 176,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust brackets corroded no longer supporting tail pipe

Pass 20 Apr 2016 173,966 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 173,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 168,080 miles

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

front shocker bodys corroded on surface,rear axle bushes slightly det

fuel tank straps rusty, nsr chassis corroded on surface rear bumper sopports corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 168,080 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front shocker bodys corroded on surface,rear axle bushes slightly det

fuel tank straps rusty, nsr chassis corroded on surface rear bumper sopports corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 165,132 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns rear chassis rusty on surface, rear shocker bodys corroed on surface

Fail 21 Mar 2014 165,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns rear chassis rusty on surface, rear shocker bodys corroed on surface

Pass 3 Apr 2013 162,616 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rad leaking, nsf shocker body very rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2013 182,615 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rad leaking, nsf shocker body very rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 160,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

osf shocker body rusty

tank straps rusty,power steering pipes clightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 160,119 miles

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os headligyt wiper arm stuck in air

osf shocker body rusty

tank straps rusty,power steering pipes clightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 158,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 147,682 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 147,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 134,947 miles

FRONT ARB LINKS WORN

FRONT FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK, REAR CENTER FLEXI FERRUL VERY RUSTY

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

POWER SREERING PIPES VERY RUSTY

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 134,947 miles

FRONT ARB LINKS WORN

FRONT FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO CRACK, REAR CENTER FLEXI FERRUL VERY RUSTY

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

POWER SREERING PIPES VERY RUSTY

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 124,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 124,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 8 May 2006 103,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 103,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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L667 RBT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 L667 RBT, 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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L667 RBT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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