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L78 MNH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 MNH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 176,229 miles

advise damage to o/s/r wheel and tyre

advise frount discs worn

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2008 176,229 miles

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

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

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

advise damage to o/s/r wheel and tyre

advise frount discs worn

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 165,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner wall

Fail 20 Oct 2007 165,945 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 25 Oct 2006 158,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 158,026 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise both front tyres have glue repairs on outer sidewalls

Advise offside headlamp has stonechip not affecting beam image

Pass 27 Oct 2005 153,954 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 153,951 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

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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L78 MNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L78 MNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L78 MNH registered?

L78 MNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L78 MNH safe to buy?

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