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L850 GHG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,306 mi
Last recorded145,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 GHG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 145,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 145,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 141,338 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 141,338 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 132,375 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 132,375 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 123,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 123,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 115,357 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 115,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L850 GHG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L850 GHG, 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 L850 GHG registered?

L850 GHG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L850 GHG safe to buy?

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