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L927 PWT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,942 mi
Last recorded203,942 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 PWT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 203,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 200,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 200,771 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 197,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 197,554 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 191,404 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 184,683 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre less than 25mm

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 173,913 miles

Boot struts soft

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 173,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Boot struts soft

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 145,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 145,447 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 138,119 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 138,119 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 130,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 122,027 miles

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

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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L927 PWT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L927 PWT, 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 L927 PWT registered?

L927 PWT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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