MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NSF tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind on OSR wheel.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NSF tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind on OSR wheel.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L856 SGU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 L856 SGU, 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 L856 SGU registered?
L856 SGU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L856 SGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for L856 SGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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