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L950 RFL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 RFL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 77,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,556 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 66,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,500 miles

chip to screen

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside headlamp lens chipped

Fail 7 Jan 2009 60,500 miles

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

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

chip to screen

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside headlamp lens chipped

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,241 miles

chip on offside headlamp glass

chip to screen

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,735 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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L950 RFL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L950 RFL, 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 L950 RFL registered?

L950 RFL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 February 1994.

Is L950 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L950 RFL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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