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L817 UPX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 UPX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 179,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 173,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 166,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 29 Dec 2011 166,059 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 159,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 152,163 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES DOWN TO 3MMM & WEARING ON INNER EDGES SLIGHTY

Fail 29 Dec 2009 152,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES DOWN TO 3MMM & WEARING ON INNER EDGES SLIGHTY

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 29 Dec 2008 143,988 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 143,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 135,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 125,367 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 115,362 miles

Advise advanced wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre.

Advise n/s handbrake cable has a split in outer plastic cable

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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L817 UPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L817 UPX, 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 L817 UPX registered?

L817 UPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L817 UPX safe to buy?

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