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L855 JFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,115 mi
Last recorded17,115 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 JFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,115 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front upper antiroll bar links rubbers are split

both rear subframe bushes perishing

nearside front inner tie rod has play in it

Fail 26 Apr 2011 171,101 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front upper antiroll bar links rubbers are split

both rear subframe bushes perishing

nearside front inner tie rod has play in it

Pass 29 Apr 2010 164,126 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 164,126 miles

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

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

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 156,160 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 156,141 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 149,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 139,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 133,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L855 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L855 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 L855 JFC registered?

L855 JFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L855 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 JFC shows 9 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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