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L713 RHK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,310 mi
Last recorded129,310 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 RHK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 129,310 miles

*** STEAM/SMOKE THROUGH AIR VENTS***

Central Rear Exhaust support heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter and fuel filler to tank clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underside and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,222 miles

exhaust very rusty + slight blow

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear chassis rails very rusty

washers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,337 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

washers poor

Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,954 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs lipped

front pads getting low

nsf tyre worn on edge on limit

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,918 miles

NSF DROP LINK WEAK

Fail 7 Nov 2015 125,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956015 (4.1.D.1b)

NSF DROP LINK WEAK

Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,442 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads and discs wearing

fuel filler to tank corroded and poor condition

nearside rear chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes weak

slight blow exhaust system

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs and pads wearing

fuel filler to tank corroded and poor condition

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear suspension bushes weak

slight blow exhaust system

Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,185 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 114,103 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,089 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 107,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake application slightly uneven

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,967 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar links ball joint dust covers split

Fail 28 Oct 2011 100,953 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar links ball joint dust covers split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,127 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,087 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 88,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,041 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 65,294 miles

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

1 of2 o/s washers inoperative

water damage to rear no plate

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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L713 RHK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L713 RHK, 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 L713 RHK registered?

L713 RHK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 June 1994.

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