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L741 JGM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,482 mi
Last recorded120,482 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 JGM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,482 miles

no lens cover on n/s/f position lamp

Fail 7 Jan 2009 120,482 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no lens cover on n/s/f position lamp

Pass 8 Jan 2008 119,779 miles

bumper irons correded off

exhaust correded

srs and lamda lighrt on

Fail 4 Jan 2008 119,779 miles

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

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

bumper irons correded off

exhaust correded

srs and lamda lighrt on

Pass 16 Jan 2007 119,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 117,060 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 117,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L741 JGM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L741 JGM, 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 L741 JGM registered?

L741 JGM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L741 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L741 JGM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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