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L975 KJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,230 mi
Last recorded172,230 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL975 KJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 172,230 miles

1.o/s rear brake disc corroded 2.heavy oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2012 172,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

1.o/s rear brake disc corroded 2.heavy oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2011 167,096 miles

1.o/s front tyre worn low on tread 2.oil leaks 3.rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 162,470 miles

1.front tyres waering close to wear bars n/s worn on edges 2.gear oil leaks

Fail 13 Dec 2010 162,470 miles

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

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

1.front tyres waering close to wear bars n/s worn on edges 2.gear oil leaks

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 158,099 miles

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 2.front number plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 154,253 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 154,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

front brake discs worn pads look low, rear pads look low, o/s/r tyre worn close to limit nail in tread,

Pass 6 Dec 2007 146,937 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

smell of petrol at rear of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2006 140,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emulsified oil on dipstick & in engine †front number plate cracked †outer sills covered in plastic trim †slight gas leak from exhaust manifold †vehicle underbody heavily undersealed †engine & gearbox wet with oil †radiator in poor condition

front disc inner faces corroded & worn †front pads wearing low †rear brake hoses heavily undersealed †front brake hoses perished & cracking †wheel trims damaged †osr tyre worn low perished & cracking †nsr tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

nsr brake cable slightly damaged †heavy perishing & cracking to various suspension bushes †outer cv gaiters perished & cracking †slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 24 Nov 2006 140,258 miles

emulsified oil on dipstick & in engine †front number plate cracked †outer sills covered in plastic trim †slight gas leak from exhaust manifold †vehicle underbody heavily undersealed †engine & gearbox wet with oil †radiator in poor condition

front disc inner faces corroded & worn †front pads wearing low †rear brake hoses heavily undersealed †front brake hoses perished & cracking †wheel trims damaged †osr tyre worn low perished & cracking †nsr tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

nsr brake cable slightly damaged †heavy perishing & cracking to various suspension bushes †outer cv gaiters perished & cracking †slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 10 Nov 2005 133,661 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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L975 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L975 KJO, 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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L975 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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