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L714 FTA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,944 mi
Last recorded158,944 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 FTA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 158,944 miles

fuel filler neck clamp corroded but still secure.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 157,153 miles

part of the offside towbar mounting bracket is corroded throught but the towbar remains secure with remaining fixings.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 157,153 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

part of the offside towbar mounting bracket is corroded throught but the towbar remains secure with remaining fixings.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 149,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 144,011 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 144,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 138,804 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on both edges.

offside rear tyre worn to limit in tread centre.

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,258 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 134,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 125,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 118,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 109,022 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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L714 FTA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L714 FTA, 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 L714 FTA registered?

L714 FTA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L714 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L714 FTA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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