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L815 XLK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,996 mi
Last recorded247,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 XLK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 247,996 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

all Brake disc(s) pitted

Fail 5 Feb 2010 247,996 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 247,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 242,556 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front and rear registration plate deteriorated

nearside main beam pattern incorrect

play in steering

Fail 16 Feb 2009 242,556 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front and rear registration plate deteriorated

nearside main beam pattern incorrect

play in steering

Pass 21 Feb 2008 235,847 miles

Oil leak

battery loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering

steering stops worn

Fail 20 Feb 2007 228,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

gearbox leaking

play in steering

steering lock stops worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 228,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

gearbox leaking

play in steering

steering lock stops worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 211,189 miles

battery insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2006 211,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

excessive oil leak underside inspection made difficult

oil leak

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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L815 XLK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L815 XLK, 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 L815 XLK registered?

L815 XLK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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