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L839 YNS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,299 mi
Last recorded154,299 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 YNS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 154,299 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 146,990 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks from various places

Fail 26 Oct 2007 146,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks from various places

Pass 9 Nov 2006 138,494 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 138,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 28 Nov 2005 133,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L839 YNS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L839 YNS, 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 L839 YNS registered?

L839 YNS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L839 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L839 YNS shows 6 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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