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L75 ARG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 ARG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 106,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 106,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to suspension components

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 15 Dec 2008 103,953 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded, very heavy in places

front brake hoses perished

osf ant-roll bar link ball joint rubber boots badly split

rear exhaust hangers made out of clamps

suspension bushes at rear splitting

Fail 15 Dec 2008 103,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded, very heavy in places

front brake hoses perished

osf ant-roll bar link ball joint rubber boots badly split

rear exhaust hangers made out of clamps

suspension bushes at rear splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2007 101,436 miles

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion to exhaust heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

play at osf antiroll bar linkage & boots badly split

rear axle mount bushes splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2006 97,710 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 97,709 miles

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

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

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

slight play at both sides steering rack †corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2005 93,451 miles

exhaust corroded heavy in places esp rear section †osf tyre worn bald inside edge †general corrosion to suspension components

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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L75 ARG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L75 ARG, 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 L75 ARG registered?

L75 ARG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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