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L987 DOD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,370 mi
Last recorded135,370 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 DOD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 135,370 miles

dammage to front bumper

Pass 8 Jan 2008 130,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 130,481 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 120,738 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 120,738 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

l/h/f bumper corner

Pass 12 Dec 2005 110,137 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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L987 DOD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L987 DOD, 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 L987 DOD registered?

L987 DOD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L987 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 DOD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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