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L814 LUJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,293 mi
Last recorded171,293 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 LUJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 171,293 miles

front and rear number plates need replacing

front drop links dust covers are split ! also there is slight play in both

nsr brake is binding slightly

oil leak

osf brake flexi is cracking

slight play in the os steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,320 miles

drop link dust covers are split also slight play

front and rear numbe plates

front rake discs are warped

Fail 1 Nov 2016 171,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

drop link dust covers are split also slight play

front and rear numbe plates

front rake discs are warped

Pass 30 Oct 2015 171,293 miles

Front drop link covers are split

Ns and is cv boots leaking

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 169,515 miles

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

Oil leak

both front drop link dust covers split

rear number plate loose

Pass 8 Nov 2013 166,762 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 166,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 166,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front drop link dust covers are split also OSF is noisy

rear wipers split

Pass 24 Oct 2012 163,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

the of wiper skips the top part of the screen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 159,148 miles

both rear brake discs are very rusty!

Pass 29 Oct 2010 152,468 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 152,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 142,037 miles

front no plate detiriorated

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 138,151 miles

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

slight play in rack

Fail 26 Oct 2007 138,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Oct 2006 134,944 miles

Offside front tyre down on wear indicator.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 134,944 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front tyre down on wear indicator.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L814 LUJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L814 LUJ, 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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L814 LUJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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