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L699 ADG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 ADG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 144,122 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 144,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 144,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2012 143,224 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 143,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,017 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 138,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 129,884 miles

Bonnet difficult to open.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp beam image faint.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear light lenses faded.

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 129,884 miles

Bonnet difficult to open.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside headlamp beam image faint.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear light lenses faded.

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 125,550 miles

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

Rear lamp lenses faded.

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated and headlamp wiper blades missing.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 125,550 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear lamp lenses faded.

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated and headlamp wiper blades missing.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 121,284 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 121,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,656 miles

Advise rear brake balance could be better.

Front suspension lower arms bushes slightly worn.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 107,529 miles

N/s/f tyre uneven wear. Rear brake balance could be better.

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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L699 ADG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L699 ADG, 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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L699 ADG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 January 1994.

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