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L847 KNM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,580 mi
Last recorded170,580 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 KNM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 170,580 miles

adsvised bumper rear suports corroded

advisec gen corrosion under side

advised all brake discs corroding

advised battery loose

advised exhaust corroded boxes not blowing

advised front tyre worn and cracking

advised nsr tyre low and cracking

advised rear number plate

advised remaining tyrs cracking

advised slight exhust blow manifold

Fail 12 Oct 2009 170,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adsvised bumper rear suports corroded

advisec gen corrosion under side

advised all brake discs corroding

advised battery loose

advised exhaust corroded boxes not blowing

advised front tyre worn and cracking

advised rear number plate

advised slight exhust blow manifold

Pass 9 Mar 2006 166,937 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

advised minnor exhaust blow midd box and mainfold

advised play in both front drop links

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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L847 KNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L847 KNM, 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 L847 KNM registered?

L847 KNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L847 KNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L847 KNM shows 3 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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