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L803 JNK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,283 mi
Last recorded188,283 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL803 JNK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 188,283 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 188,282 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 181,969 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 181,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 175,539 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 170,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 164,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 155,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 155,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 144,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 144,694 miles

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 JNK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L803 JNK, 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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L803 JNK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L803 JNK safe to buy?

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