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L672 KFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,643 mi
Last recorded246,643 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL672 KFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 246,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 237,359 miles

front no plate in poor condition

n/s/r wheel damaged

rear chassis rusted badly

rear suspension bushes worn badly

sight oil weep from p.a.s. pump

Pass 23 Mar 2009 229,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 217,074 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

front number plate cracked

front subframe mounting bushes perishing

fuel staining on underside of fuel tank

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken

Fail 2 Apr 2008 217,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

front number plate cracked

front subframe mounting bushes perishing

fuel staining on underside of fuel tank

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2007 205,147 miles

Front number plate cracked and poor

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear chassis corroded

Nearside rear light lense in poor condition

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Oil burning off on engine, oil leak from front of engine

Play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2007 205,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear chassis corroding

Nearside rear light lense in poor condition

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Oil burning off on engine, oil leak from front of engine

Play in steering rack

front number plate cracked and poor

Pass 6 Apr 2006 194,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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L672 KFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L672 KFC, 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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L672 KFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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