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L941 LBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,191 mi
Last recorded190,191 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 LBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 190,191 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank support bracket

os front side light

Fail 16 Feb 2011 190,191 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank support bracket

os front side light

Pass 17 Feb 2010 192,191 miles

Slight movement in rack

Pass 19 Feb 2009 190,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 190,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check rear brake pads

strap on nearside hand brake cable broken

Pass 20 Feb 2008 185,898 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 185,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2007 177,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear lens cracked

offise front cv boot pershied not split

rwar brake pads 4m

Pass 10 Feb 2006 168,299 miles

rear tyre punched offside

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

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

offside and nearside fron t flexies starting to crack

oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside rear sub frame bushies start to pershies

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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L941 LBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L941 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L941 LBW registered?

L941 LBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L941 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L941 LBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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