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L950 AGA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,498 mi
Last recorded95,498 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 AGA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,498 miles

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front cv boot cracking

offside wiper smearing slightly

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play offside front anti rool bar link

slight play offside front inner track rod end

Fail 28 Apr 2012 95,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

minor leak from centre section of exhaust

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front cv boot cracking

offside wiper smearing slightly

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play offside front anti rool bar link

slight play offside front inner track rod end

Pass 21 May 2011 93,036 miles

offside rear brake discs pitted

oil leak

outer tyre walls cracking

rear number plate slightly discolored

slight play both front suspension anti roll bar drop links

Fail 14 May 2011 92,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear brake discs pitted

oil leak

outer tyre walls cracking

rear number plate slightly discolored

slight play both front suspension anti roll bar drop links

Pass 18 May 2010 90,350 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 90,296 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 87,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 83,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 83,956 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 80,713 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 80,713 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise rear suspensoin bushes

Pass 26 May 2006 77,308 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 77,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 125,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 125,587 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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L950 AGA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L950 AGA, 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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L950 AGA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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