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L669 RMB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,318 mi
Last recorded143,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL669 RMB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,981cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,318 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2013 143,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 137,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 133,476 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 133,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

offside rear twin sidelamp out

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 130,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 130,795 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 126,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 126,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine oil low.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Offside headlamp damaged.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 119,156 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 112,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 112,076 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 109,487 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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L669 RMB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L669 RMB, 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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L669 RMB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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