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L842 KJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

246,617 mi
Last recorded246,617 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL842 KJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 246,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 246,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 237,567 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion underbody

Fail 8 Sep 2023 237,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion underbody

Pass 9 Aug 2022 177,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 177,688 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 177,687 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 177,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 177,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 177,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 177,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 177,687 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 177,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 177,687 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2012 177,687 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 177,687 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 177,688 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 177,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 172,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 172,612 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 167,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 160,598 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 160,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 151,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 151,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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L842 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 L842 KJO, 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 L842 KJO registered?

L842 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L842 KJO shows 26 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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