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L977 KJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,768 mi
Last recorded149,768 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 KJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 149,768 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 139,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 139,377 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Crack in nearside headlamp

Front brake flexis are perished

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 130,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 130,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 122,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 122,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 115,799 miles

ADVISE NEW IS FITTED NSR,UNEVEN WEAR,185/65/15-H

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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L977 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L977 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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What year was L977 KJO registered?

L977 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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