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L934 LBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,324 mi
Last recorded174,324 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL934 LBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 174,324 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excess movement

Both rear back plates are corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler clamp to tank corroded.

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap corroded, and metal protective case corroded and loose.

o/s/f wheel bearing is slghtly rough when rotated.

Pass 16 May 2014 168,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear axel bushes deteriated but no excess movement

Fail 10 May 2014 168,314 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear axel bushes deteriated but no excess movement

Pass 3 Jun 2013 163,409 miles

Both front discs corroded on the outer edge of the inner surface

Brake ferrule above the rear axle on the offside is corroded.

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre perishing with age and wearing on inner edge.

Rear axle both front bushes are perishing but have no movement.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner track rod ends have slight play in the steering rack

oil leak from the rear of the engine rocker cover.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 163,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front discs corroded on the outer edge of the inner surface

Brake ferrule above the rear axle on the offside is corroded.

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre perishing with age and wearing on inner edge.

Rear axle both front bushes are perishing but have no movement.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner track rod ends have slight play in the steering rack

oil leak from the rear of the engine rocker cover.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 156,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 156,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 152,536 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 150,315 miles

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

front brake pads getting low 3k max.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.195/60r15 88h

play in steering rack.

rear bumper and towbar corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2010 150,315 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

front brake pads getting low 3k max.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.195/60r15 88h

play in steering rack.

rear bumper and towbar corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 145,891 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/f abs rotor corroded and broken but light not on.

play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 140,306 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 134,177 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 133,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

brake pedal clicks when applyed.

rear axle bushes perished.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 129,374 miles

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

rear axle bushes perished.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 129,275 miles

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

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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L934 LBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L934 LBW, 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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L934 LBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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