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L76 HHV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,123 mi
Last recorded94,123 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL76 HHV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,540 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 90,370 miles

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

exhaust rusty

f/n/s flexable brake hose perished

f/o/s tyre is perished

front discs rusty (area reduced)

front pads appear 70% worn

front shocks worn

o/s headlamp is poor

oil leak

tailgate struts require replacing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,301 miles

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

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

engine breathers appear faulty

exhaust rusty

n/s headlamp poor

Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,976 miles

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

f/n/s flexi brake hose starting to perish

f/n/s tyre has approx 1.8mm of tread left

fuel cap sealing ring perish

oil leaks noted from the engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,976 miles

f/n/s flexi brake hose starting to perish

f/n/s tyre has approx 1.8mm of tread left

fuel cap sealing ring perish

oil leaks noted from the engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,648 miles

bet failed c/o slow to drop

brake light switch may be fault

engine has an intermitent starting fault

exhaust very rusty

front discs rusty

n/s headlamp poor

rear discs rusty esp n/s

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,436 miles

exhaust very rusty

n/s headlamp poor

Fail 17 Dec 2008 87,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust very rusty

front discs and pads badly worn

n/s headlamp poor

Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,468 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,205 miles

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre perished

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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L76 HHV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L76 HHV, 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 L76 HHV registered?

L76 HHV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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