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L829 UPX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL829 UPX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,463 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT TYRES ARE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REARS BUT ARE THE SAME ACROSS AN AXLE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT HUBS

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST ON FRONT AND REAR DISCS

WIPER BLADES SPLIT BUT STILL CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,478 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed false floor fitted for trans port of goods

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,446 miles

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

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

rear seats and seat belts removed false floor fitted for trans port of goods

Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,888 miles

o/ rear disc showing rust

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre showing wear inner outer edges 3mmtread

n/s rear crossmember showing corrosion

n/s rear light lens cracked

no rear seat fitted seat belts removed

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,277 miles

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

o/s cv boot showing cracks

rear crossmember brackets starting to corode

Fail 29 Sep 2010 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s cv boot showing cracks

rear crossmember brackets starting to corode

Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front anti roll bar link top boot split

n/s/rear lens cracked

o/s cv boot showing cracks

o/s n/s front brake hoses showing cracks

rear tail pipe bracket broken but wired up securely

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,725 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 57,569 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,576 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS WORN

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED ON SUPPORT BRACKETS

Fail 28 Sep 2006 42,245 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,769 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 UPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L829 UPX registered?

L829 UPX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L829 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L829 UPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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