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L991 XJC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,954 mi
Last recorded212,954 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 XJC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 212,954 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 212,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front headlight wiper blades are split

Both front wiper blades are starting to smear the screen

Damage to the rear nearside tyre sidewall

Engine managerment light is on

Engine oil leak

Possible fault with the ignition barrel

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pads are getting low

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,387 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 205,245 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 196,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 191,324 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 191,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges, nearside low tread

both front wipers starting to smear

nearside front mudflap insecure

nearside front side light inop

nearside wing mirror taped on

offside wing mirror cracked, not effecting vision

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 XJC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L991 XJC, 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 L991 XJC?

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What year was L991 XJC registered?

L991 XJC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L991 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 XJC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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