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L763 VPX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,310 mi
Last recorded31,310 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL763 VPX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 31,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 31,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 31,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 27,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 15,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,442 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,442 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 13,510 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked but secure

Front wings n/s and o/s badly dented and distorted

Pass 22 May 2008 13,488 miles

N/s/front and O/s/front wings damaged and torn.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,418 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 13,418 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,865 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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L763 VPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L763 VPX, 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 L763 VPX registered?

L763 VPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L763 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L763 VPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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