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L882 WLO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 WLO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 107,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2009 107,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bad engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside rear inner sidelamp inop

Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside rear inner sidelamp inop

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 64,541 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,916 miles

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

fuel filler flap faulty

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 17 Feb 2006 54,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

fuel filler flap faulty

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

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 WLO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L882 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

L882 WLO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L882 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L882 WLO shows 8 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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