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L803 JFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,001 mi
Last recorded198,001 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL803 JFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 198,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread just meets the minimum standard (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge is devoid of tread ie bald - tyre due for replacement

Nearside Rear indicator fading to white

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front windscreen is damaged - not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Nov 2015 198,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes are worn - not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb is fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front windscreen is damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2015 198,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes are worn - not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb is fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front windscreen is damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2014 200,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen is damaged

gearbox mount is worn

wear detected with shaker plate at nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush not considered to be excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2013 198,001 miles

both sides rear brake discs corrodded reducing braking area .

nearside front headlamp glass cracked not affecting beam image or light output .

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components .

Pass 14 Dec 2011 198,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 198,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 192,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate condition

Pass 9 Nov 2009 185,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 185,669 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 May 2008 181,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 6 May 2008 181,651 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2007 179,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 177,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 177,020 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L803 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L803 JFC, 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 L803 JFC registered?

L803 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L803 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L803 JFC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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