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L978 NRC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 NRC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 124,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,262 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 112,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake calipers have split dust shields advise replacement with pads

n/s/f headlamp lens ceacxked

Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 112,373 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,996 miles

All brake pads low

Front brake hoses perished.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 109,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pads low

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 109,680 miles

all brake pads low

front brake hoses perished.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,833 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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L978 NRC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L978 NRC, 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 L978 NRC?

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What year was L978 NRC registered?

L978 NRC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L978 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 NRC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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