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L816 EKR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 EKR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2008 141,684 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 141,684 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 138,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 122,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 122,444 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake fluid black

front brakes could be better for this type of vehicle

nearside has small tear to sidewall also rear starting to deterioate

plastic sill covers fitted

very heavy oil leak between gearbox and engine

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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L816 EKR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L816 EKR, 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 L816 EKR registered?

L816 EKR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L816 EKR safe to buy?

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