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L891 KUX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,844 mi
Last recorded180,844 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 KUX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 180,844 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 175,503 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2010 175,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 170,039 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 170,037 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 161,987 miles

Rear reg plate started to delaminate..

Fail 7 Oct 2008 161,987 miles

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

Rear reg plate started to delaminate..

Pass 5 Oct 2007 155,023 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 154,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 147,726 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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L891 KUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L891 KUX, 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 L891 KUX registered?

L891 KUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L891 KUX safe to buy?

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