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L964 YNP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 YNP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 139,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 139,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 139,857 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 139,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,857 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 139,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,858 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wiper,s not parking

Fail 16 Dec 2021 139,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wiper,s not parking

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,857 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 139,857 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose on top of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 139,857 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose on top of rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and wearing thin, change when pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,857 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 139,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 139,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 May 2015 139,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 139,857 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 138,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 138,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 131,765 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 131,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 122,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 122,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 115,294 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 102,880 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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L964 YNP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L964 YNP, 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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L964 YNP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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