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L883 FPE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

215,549 mi
Last recorded215,549 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 FPE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 215,549 miles

Nearside balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside inner drive shalft gaiter slight weap of grease

play in both front lower balljoints

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2012 215,549 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside inner drive shalft gaiter slight weap of grease

play in both front lower balljoints

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2011 215,549 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 215,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 215,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2010 215,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 215,549 miles

N/S/F drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 205,428 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 205,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 196,745 miles

see original vt32

Fail 26 Apr 2007 196,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

no reverse lights

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f door checkstrap loose

slight play in both steering rack ends

towing aids fitted to rear coil springs

Pass 22 Apr 2006 188,590 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 188,590 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L883 FPE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L883 FPE, 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 L883 FPE registered?

L883 FPE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L883 FPE safe to buy?

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