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L71 HHV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,660 mi
Last recorded89,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 HHV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,660 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s rear axle front bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,739 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front lower arm bushes starting to wear

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,597 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 85,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 79,306 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,241 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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L71 HHV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L71 HHV, 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 L71 HHV registered?

L71 HHV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 February 1994.

Is L71 HHV safe to buy?

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