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L835 FFV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,256 mi
Last recorded95,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL835 FFV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,114 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 86,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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L835 FFV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L835 FFV, 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 L835 FFV registered?

L835 FFV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L835 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L835 FFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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