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L882 HMO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,735 mi
Last recorded218,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 HMO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 218,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 218,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 207,698 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 207,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 198,624 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 198,620 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

both rtear tyres starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2012 197,745 miles

both rear tyres perishing & splitting

play in offside steering rack arm joint

Fail 29 Jul 2012 197,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing & splitting

play in offside steering rack arm joint

Pass 22 Jun 2008 197,588 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 189,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 183,968 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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L882 HMO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L882 HMO, 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 L882 HMO registered?

L882 HMO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L882 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L882 HMO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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