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L779 MSF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,335 mi
Last recorded77,335 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 MSF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,335 miles

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

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

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,379 miles

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,372 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear slight bind

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,298 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,298 miles

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,307 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and partially broken but still O.K

Slight wear in Nearside steering rod knuckle

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,363 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,189 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,189 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,005 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,005 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 63,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 63,001 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L779 MSF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L779 MSF, 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 L779 MSF registered?

L779 MSF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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