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L788 WDU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,398 mi
Last recorded57,398 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 WDU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,398 miles

screen chipped exhaust corroded wear in o/s/f tie rod o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,957 miles

front suspension arm bushes slight wear

screen chipped. o/s/f tie rod worn . exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,745 miles

slight wear in steering rack . n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,792 miles

windscreen slight damage. †slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,598 miles

slight wear steering rack. †

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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L788 WDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L788 WDU, 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 L788 WDU registered?

L788 WDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L788 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L788 WDU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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