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L822 JFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,275 mi
Last recorded149,275 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL822 JFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 149,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 139,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear lights deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2013 139,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

Fail 11 May 2013 139,776 miles

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside and nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 137,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 134,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 131,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 131,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 127,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 120,067 miles

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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L822 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L822 JFC, 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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L822 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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