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L709 MJB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,132 mi
Last recorded187,132 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 MJB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 187,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

front brake discs corroded

interior mirror missing

o/s parking brake requuires attention

Fail 17 Dec 2010 187,132 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

front brake discs corroded

interior mirror missing

o/s parking brake requuires attention

Pass 29 Dec 2009 181,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front indicator lamps slightly insecure

rear view mirror missing

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis section

slight roughness when spinning front wheels

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2008 179,220 miles

both rear light clusters discoloured

cuts in both front tyre outer side walls needs attention

dampness around power steering pump

exhuast corroded

front discs worn

heavy engine oil leak

o/s/f brake hose age cracking

outer cv goitors age cracking

rear day running lights not working

rear shocks getting weak may need attention soon

sqeeling from engine needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2008 179,220 miles

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

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

exhuast corroded

front discs worn

heavy engine oil leak

o/s/f brake hose age cracking

outer cv goitors age cracking

both rear light clusters discoloured

cuts in both front tyre outer side walls needs attention

dampness around power steering pump

rear day running lights not working

rear shocks getting weak may need attention soon

sqeeling from engine needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 174,205 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 165,097 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 165,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 124,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 158,982 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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L709 MJB 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 L709 MJB, 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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L709 MJB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 July 1994.

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