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L811 VOT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,643 mi
Last recorded135,643 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL811 VOT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 135,643 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 135,643 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 134,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 132,267 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 132,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 126,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 118,318 miles

Slight dampness around brake master cylinder unions-no direct leakage at time of test-level ok. Damp around steering rack pinion area. Both rear tyres are feathering on their edges. N/S/F brake hose is cracking on the surface.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 118,318 miles

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

Slight dampness around brake master cylinder unions-no direct leakage at time of test-level ok. Damp around steering rack pinion area. Both rear tyres are feathering on their edges. N/S/F brake hose is cracking on the surface.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 110,745 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2005 102,527 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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L811 VOT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L811 VOT, 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 L811 VOT registered?

L811 VOT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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