MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise only towbar mounting braket very corroded customer has been informed of this
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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L862 VLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L862 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 L862 VLX registered?
L862 VLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 January 1994.
Is L862 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L862 VLX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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