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L707 DOJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,000 mi
Last recorded191,000 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 DOJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 191,000 miles

front brake discs o/s and n/s wearing.

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.

o/s track rod end boot is split.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 190,669 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs o/s and n/s wearing.

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.

o/s track rod end boot is split.

rear brake pads o/s and n/s wearing.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 182,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 173,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 162,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2007 153,461 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 153,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 144,835 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 144,835 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 137,067 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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L707 DOJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L707 DOJ, 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 L707 DOJ registered?

L707 DOJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L707 DOJ safe to buy?

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