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L981 WOT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,622 mi
Last recorded112,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 WOT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,073 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wheel bearing noise from n/s/r

Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,073 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wheel bearing noise from n/s/r

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 106,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 100,493 miles

N/S front fog light insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 96,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,220 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 93,560 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 93,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexihoses perishing

crack in "a" pillar,but not in any prescribed areas

front number plate damaged and starting to deteriorate

nearside front anti roll bar link arm in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2007 93,553 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged †tail pipe corroded †sills not fully checked , covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2006 88,231 miles

drivers door stay defective

small split in n/s wiper blade

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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L981 WOT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L981 WOT, 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 L981 WOT registered?

L981 WOT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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