MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front shocks weak.
service lamp on, rectify asap.
washer jets require attention.
slight play in steering rack(o/s)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
slight play in steering rack(o/s)
advisory on perivous test no 973924919092
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel tank straps are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
rear axle front mounting bushes perished
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L696 VLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L696 VLX, 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 L696 VLX registered?
L696 VLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 January 1994.
Is L696 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L696 VLX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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