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L844 JFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL844 JFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,871 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

n/s headlight damaged

noise from n/s/r brake advise inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2012 123,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

n/s headlight damaged

noise from n/s/r brake advise inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,890 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear and n/s/f tyres perished

n/s/r seat belt missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,753 miles

centre exhaust silencer baffles loose

headlamp patterns poor

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside headlamp lens cracked

nearside rear seat belt missing

offside front cv gaiter perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,898 miles

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt missing

offside cv gaiter perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2010 114,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt missing

offside cv gaiter perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 114,044 miles

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

nearside headlight glass broken

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2009 114,044 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight glass broken

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2008 112,619 miles

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

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

nearside headlight glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2008 112,619 miles

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

nearside headlight glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2007 109,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 106,192 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 106,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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L844 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L844 JFC, 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 L844 JFC registered?

L844 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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