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L993 STC

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,560 mi
Last recorded161,560 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 STC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,981cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 161,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 161,551 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 156,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 152,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 148,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 144,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 144,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 139,988 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 139,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 135,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 135,139 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 141,483 miles

Offside rear seat belt release button missing

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 127,431 miles

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

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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L993 STC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L993 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 L993 STC registered?

L993 STC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L993 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L993 STC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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