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L926 TFL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,155 mi
Last recorded94,155 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 TFL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 94,155 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 94,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,005 miles

Parking brake grabbing (Both sides)

Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake grabbing (Both sides)

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,567 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,735 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,077 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,077 miles

Horn not working Probably steering wheel/switch as more than 1 horn fitted under the bonnet (Not fuse) (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Main wiper arm was bent causing the wiper blade to lift off the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,944 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,486 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,486 miles

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,962 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,338 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,311 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,730 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,086 miles

OSR brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 61,775 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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L926 TFL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L926 TFL, 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 L926 TFL registered?

L926 TFL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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