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L829 NEG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 NEG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 112,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 112,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,973 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,973 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,523 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,323 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 97,098 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,847 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 89,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,209 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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L829 NEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L829 NEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L829 NEG registered?

L829 NEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L829 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L829 NEG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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