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L693 PNH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 PNH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 158,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 158,775 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 153,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

temp repair to exhaust rear support, rear axle bushes split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 151,648 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 151,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 144,730 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 144,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 139,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 137,884 miles

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

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

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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L693 PNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L693 PNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L693 PNH registered?

L693 PNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L693 PNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L693 PNH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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