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L991 STC

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,713 mi
Last recorded215,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 STC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 215,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 212 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 206,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 206,003 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 197,490 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 197,485 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 188,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 176,728 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 176,721 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 May 2007 165,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 162,179 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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L991 STC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 134,982 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 L991 STC, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L991 STC registered?

L991 STC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L991 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 STC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L991 STC have outstanding finance?

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