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L71 PMY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 PMY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 112,236 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 112,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,198 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 107,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 99,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 93,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 93,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 855,570 miles

Unable to assess door sills due to fixed body panels

Fail 29 May 2008 855,570 miles

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

Unable to assess door sills due to fixed body panels

Pass 30 May 2007 76,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 74,281 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 74,276 miles

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

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

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 PMY 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 58.3%.

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 L71 PMY, 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 L71 PMY registered?

L71 PMY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L71 PMY safe to buy?

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