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L956 RFL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,364 mi
Last recorded136,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL956 RFL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,364 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 136,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 117,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 117,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 115,299 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 115,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 109,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 101,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 101,072 miles

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

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

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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L956 RFL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L956 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 L956 RFL registered?

L956 RFL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L956 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L956 RFL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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