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L963 XVV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,255 mi
Last recorded178,255 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 XVV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 178,255 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 178,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 170,551 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 170,551 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 162,909 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 153,334 miles

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2007 153,279 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2006 143,353 miles

n/s door miror glass broken , slite play to o/s/f bottom ball joint

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 XVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L963 XVV?

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What year was L963 XVV registered?

L963 XVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L963 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 XVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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