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L778 JGM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,930 mi
Last recorded136,930 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 JGM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 136,930 miles

steering shaft u.j in poor condition

Nearside Front rack has slight play

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

front brake hoses perished

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak

rear box/pipe bracket in poor condition

rear disc in poor condition

rear tyre's perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,074 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

front brake hoses perished

front number plate in poor condition

n/s cv boot in poor condition

n/s/r bumper bracket corroded

o/s/r disic in poor condition

oil leak

petrol tank pipe clamp in poor condition

vechicle fitted with outer sill cover preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2015 136,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

front brake hoses perished

front number plate in poor condition

n/s cv boot in poor condition

n/s/r bumper bracket corroded

o/s/r disic in poor condition

o/s/r foot brake effort lower than n/s/r

oil leak

petrol tank pipe clamp in poor condition

vechicle fitted with outer sill cover preventing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2014 135,286 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 135,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 131,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Fail 17 May 2013 131,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 16 May 2012 128,162 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 128,162 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 125,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f lamp pattern just visable

o/s bottom ball joint slight play

o/s rack slight play

o/s/f brake hose perished

oil leak

rear box in poor condition

rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 26 May 2010 123,230 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 123,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake hose perished

n/s/r disc in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s bottom arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 121,545 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 121,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 120,032 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 120,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

o/s streering slight play

o/s/r disic in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2007 116,148 miles

n/s/f lamp pattern just visable

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

o/s/r disic in poor condition

oil leak-wet around sump area

Pass 6 Jun 2006 113,015 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L778 JGM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L778 JGM, 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 L778 JGM registered?

L778 JGM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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