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L868 LRX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,049 mi
Last recorded174,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 LRX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 174,049 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 171,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 164,695 miles

all brake pads 'look' worn- unable to fully check with wheels on

brake hoses and brake pipes covered in underseal

coolant level low

offside wind damaged and side- repeater slightly loose

srs and service lights on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2010 164,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pads 'look' worn- unable to fully check with wheels on

brake hoses and brake pipes covered in underseal

coolant level low

offside wind damaged and side- repeater slightly loose

srs and service lights on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2009 155,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres half worn approx.

coolant level low

service light on dash

srs light on dash

suspect slight leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jul 2008 147,349 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 147,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battey lazy

coolant level low

front brakes slightly imbalanced

headlamp wipers in poor condition

rear number plate is in poor condition

rear wiper blade is in poor condition

srs and service warning lights on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2007 138,331 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 138,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perished and worn low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 128,529 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 128,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

front brake pads two thirds worn approx.

n/s screen washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f a.b.s sensor wire insecure

radiator leaking

rear boot cross member brackets corroded

rear number plate in poor condition and front number plate cracked

service warning light on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2005 118,679 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 118,679 miles

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

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

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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L868 LRX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L868 LRX, 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 L868 LRX registered?

L868 LRX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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