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L924 UNJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,756 mi
Last recorded170,756 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL924 UNJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 170,756 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 170,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 163,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 156,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 156,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 149,652 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear lamps deteriorating

slight play in sreering,offside

Fail 24 May 2010 149,652 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear lamps deteriorating

slight play in sreering,offside

Pass 18 Mar 2008 146,192 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2008 146,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2007 138,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 138,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 129,470 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 129,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inn er edges

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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L924 UNJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey 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 L924 UNJ, 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 L924 UNJ registered?

L924 UNJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L924 UNJ safe to buy?

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