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L869 GNM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,918 mi
Last recorded95,918 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 GNM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,918 miles

both front cv gaitors perished

both front tie rods have slight play

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front cv gaitors perished

both front tie rods have slight play

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 95,998 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2009 95,918 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge!

Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 89,963 miles

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2006 83,323 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 83,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,015 miles

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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L869 GNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 L869 GNM, 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 L869 GNM registered?

L869 GNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L869 GNM safe to buy?

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