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L947 LHD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,903 mi
Last recorded83,903 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 LHD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 83,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak.

N/S/R Tyre perished in the tread.

O/S Centre floor area corroded.

O/S/F Anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover split.

O/S/F Side light lens missing.

O/S/F Tyre damaged/worn on inner side wall.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,151 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,852 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,438 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,450 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 76,450 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,148 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 65,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 42,209 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,761 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 38,186 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 LHD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L947 LHD, 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 L947 LHD registered?

L947 LHD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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