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L748 JCP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

291,446 mi
Last recorded291,446 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 JCP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 291,446 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 291,446 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 290,245 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaiters split

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

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

Fuel filler neck to tank joint very corroded but sound

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance all (1.1.A.3d)

Slight knocking within front shock absorbers

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 277,571 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 272,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 268,787 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 258,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers vision behind mirror

Fail 5 Apr 2013 258,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers vision behind mirror

Pass 13 Mar 2012 241,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 219,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 202,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 191,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 183,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 165,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 146,223 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 146,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

steering rack inner joints slight wear

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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L748 JCP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 L748 JCP, 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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L748 JCP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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