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L709 UFY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,607 mi
Last recorded170,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 UFY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 170,607 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front brake hose perishing

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Fail 15 Jan 2009 170,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front brake hose perishing

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Pass 14 Jan 2008 147,936 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

oil level low

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Fail 7 Jan 2008 147,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

oil level low

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Pass 17 Jan 2007 128,917 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 128,857 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion on rear brake discs

stone chip in o/s headlight lens

Pass 17 Jan 2006 108,096 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 UFY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L709 UFY, 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 L709 UFY registered?

L709 UFY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L709 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L709 UFY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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