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L959 RWY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 RWY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 122,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 119,575 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 117,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,911 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 113,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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L959 RWY 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 66.7%.

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 L959 RWY, 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 L959 RWY registered?

L959 RWY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is L959 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L959 RWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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