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L672 KMO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL672 KMO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 148,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 119,934 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre 3mm outer

o/s/r tyre 3mm worn inner

rear exhaust noisy possible blow

Pass 23 May 2017 118,376 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

rear cross member brackets corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 118,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r number plate light showing a small amount of white light

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r number plate light very dim

rear cross member brackets corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 119,409 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 117,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 May 2015 116,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 115,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 114,168 miles

rear exhaust condition deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2012 112,918 miles

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

engine oil leak

steering rack starting to wear slight play

Fail 18 May 2012 112,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

steering rack starting to wear slight play

Pass 17 May 2011 111,534 miles

offside and nearside front droplink balljoint covers split

Pass 18 May 2010 110,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 108,520 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 108,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre got nail in

Pass 19 May 2008 106,744 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f wishbone bushes worn

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot leaking

rear axle bushes soft

rear crossmember/back panel corroded

Fail 19 May 2008 106,744 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f wishbone bushes worn

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot leaking

rear axle bushes soft

rear crossmember/back panel corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 104,614 miles

see original advise sheet no. 843321147131 that still applies

Fail 21 May 2007 104,614 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel quite high

n/s/r brake disc has slight pitting

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses perished

rear seat belt buckles slightly tight still release ok

rear stabilising rod bushes in poor condtion

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar end link

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 May 2006 101,953 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 23 May 2006 101,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

rear brake performance close to limit

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 KMO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L672 KMO, 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 KMO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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