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L818 JNK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,208 mi
Last recorded156,208 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 JNK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 156,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 156,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 152,132 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 152,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 148,207 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 148,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L818 JNK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L818 JNK, 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 L818 JNK registered?

L818 JNK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L818 JNK safe to buy?

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