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L845 VLX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,070 mi
Last recorded219,070 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL845 VLX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 219,070 miles

fuel filter slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 216,886 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 216,882 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 213,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 213,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Dec 2012 210,113 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight bind off side front brake

srs light staying on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 207,706 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 205,454 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 205,451 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 204,487 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 203,390 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2007 199,570 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2006 195,016 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2005 191,257 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 191,224 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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L845 VLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L845 VLX, 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 L845 VLX registered?

L845 VLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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