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L833 DOJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

214,568 mi
Last recorded214,568 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL833 DOJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 214,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 214,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2010 205,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 205,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 196,746 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 196,743 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 187,505 miles

hazard switch sticky

n/s/r disc poor condition

windscreen damage

Fail 11 Mar 2008 187,505 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hazard switch sticky

n/s/r disc poor condition

windscreen damage

Pass 20 Mar 2007 178,874 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 178,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 167,723 miles

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

no. plate light dim

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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L833 DOJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L833 DOJ, 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

How do I check the history of L833 DOJ?

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What year was L833 DOJ registered?

L833 DOJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L833 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L833 DOJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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