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L75 OMY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,502 mi
Last recorded154,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 OMY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 154,502 miles

Surface corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 15 Jul 2013 154,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Surface corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 15 Jun 2012 154,501 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 154,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 154,501 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)

half of rear exhaust bracket broken/insecure.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

o/s bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

o/s+n/s/r light lens slightly dim/deteriorating.

o/s/r brake disc corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 154,501 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

half of rear exhaust bracket broken/insecure.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

o/s bottom ball joint rubber boot split.

o/s+n/s/r light lens slightly dim/deteriorating.

o/s/r brake disc corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 150,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 146,906 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 146,877 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 143,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 137,205 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 125,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 125,662 miles

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 OMY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

L75 OMY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L75 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L75 OMY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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