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L686 CNR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,985 mi
Last recorded174,985 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 CNR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 174,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2011 174,983 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 168,132 miles

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

both front flexi pipes perished slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 165,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 162,302 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 162,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 156,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 150,211 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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L686 CNR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc 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 L686 CNR, 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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What year was L686 CNR registered?

L686 CNR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is L686 CNR safe to buy?

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