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L949 TES

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,669 mi
Last recorded160,669 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 TES
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 160,669 miles

Nearside wiper blade cut slightly

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 160,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade cut slightly

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

Offside front and nearside front ABS densor rings split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 154,050 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 154,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/ rear seat belt has damage almost to it,s limit

Pass 6 Dec 2006 143,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 143,187 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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L949 TES is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L949 TES, 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

How do I check the history of L949 TES?

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What year was L949 TES registered?

L949 TES is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L949 TES safe to buy?

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