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L754 DOJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL754 DOJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 144,804 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 144,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 138,864 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 138,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 132,392 miles

Bad oil leak from engine / gearbox.

Nearside rear tyre is perishing at outer sidewall.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 132,392 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Bad oil leak from engine / gearbox.

Nearside rear tyre is perishing at outer sidewall.

Offside front brake hose is badly perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 126,607 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 12 Feb 2007 126,607 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak/engine was very low on oil

Pass 17 Feb 2006 120,845 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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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L754 DOJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L754 DOJ, 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 L754 DOJ registered?

L754 DOJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L754 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L754 DOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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