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L823 FPH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,123 mi
Last recorded175,123 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 FPH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 175,123 miles

ENGINE SMOKEY †front discs poor

Pass 24 May 2006 166,823 miles

outer sills coverd.front tyres tread low.os & ns front brake hoses perishing.

Fail 13 May 2006 166,689 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front brake hoses heavily perrished < advise replacement >

both rear tyres slightly out off shape and perrished

front discs corroded and worn

movement in steering rack

near side front tyre 2mm and perrished

off side front tyre 3mm

oil around servo

oil leaks

rear axle bushes heavily perrished

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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L823 FPH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L823 FPH, 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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How do I check the history of L823 FPH?

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What year was L823 FPH registered?

L823 FPH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L823 FPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L823 FPH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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