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L71 WLH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,773 mi
Last recorded134,773 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 WLH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,181 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 134,181 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 128,674 miles

ADVISE REAR SEAT NOT IN OPERATION

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 128,674 miles

ADVISE REAR SEAT NOT IN OPERATION

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 128,602 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 121,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 113,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 100,909 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WLH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

L71 WLH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L71 WLH safe to buy?

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