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L963 MUX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,039 mi
Last recorded228,039 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 MUX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 228,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 228,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 221,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 221,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 216,052 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/f c.v. boot deteriorated

vehicle underbody corroded in various places

Fail 4 Nov 2011 215,881 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

vehicle underbody corroding in various places

Pass 30 Sep 2010 210,272 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 201,163 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2009 201,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 186,549 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills restricting inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2008 186,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills restricting inspection

stone chip in nearside front headlamp

Pass 6 Jul 2007 176,902 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 176,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2006 163,255 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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L963 MUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L963 MUX, 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 L963 MUX registered?

L963 MUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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