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L789 ARH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 ARH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 32,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,655 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 32,655 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,822 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 32,822 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,822 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,685 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,858 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,854 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,205 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

slight movement in steering coloum

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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L789 ARH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L789 ARH, 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 L789 ARH registered?

L789 ARH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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