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L738 KGS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,718 mi
Last recorded166,718 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 KGS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 166,718 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filler pipe clamp heavilly corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Small stonechips in screen

Fail 7 Apr 2021 166,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filler pipe clamp heavilly corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2019 165,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 21 May 2018 164,307 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Outer CV boot cracking

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2017 162,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Fraying (5.2.2a)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 162,225 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Fraying (5.2.2a)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 159,217 miles

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Protective cover over front to rear fuel pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,156 miles

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 150,152 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,767 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filter corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Protective coating on underside brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 138,011 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Protective coating on underside brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 138,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Protective coating on underside brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 130,457 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front seatbelt fraying

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Protective coating on underside brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 126,940 miles

All tyres beginning to crack

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filter corroded

NOvisible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic covers over outer sills

Protective coating on underside brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,332 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Plastic covers over outer sills

Protective coating on underside brake pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,743 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

New shockers, springs, anti raoll bar tie links fitted all fixings appear tight

No visible locking devices on calipers or rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes covere in protective coating

Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,592 miles

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

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

Hand written advice also given.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 101,276 miles

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

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

Hand writen advice also issued

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2006 101,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Hand written advice sheet also issued

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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L738 KGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L738 KGS, 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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L738 KGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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