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L947 KRN

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,021 mi
Last recorded102,021 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 KRN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,021 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges rear number plate marked weak beam pattern o/s/f

Fail 17 Dec 2018 102,021 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges rear number plate marked weak beam pattern o/s/f

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,026 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 14 Dec 2017 102,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,970 miles

O/S/F LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 13 Dec 2016 100,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported PIPE (7.1.1)

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

O/S/F LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,147 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,353 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,353 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside front outer side light not working

Offside headlamp lense cracke but not afffecting the beam pattern

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,765 miles

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

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

Offside front outer side light not working

Offside headlamp lense cracke but not afffecting the beam pattern

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet safety catch broken

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,250 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet safety catch broken

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,043 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 71,544 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,332 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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L947 KRN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L947 KRN, 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 L947 KRN registered?

L947 KRN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L947 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L947 KRN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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