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L993 UHU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,806 mi
Last recorded188,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 UHU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 188,806 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 188,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 188,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 188,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 188,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 188,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 188,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 188,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 188,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 188,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 188,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 188,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 188,806 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 188,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 188,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 188,806 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 188,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 181,235 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 172,699 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 172,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 165,056 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 165,056 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 156,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UHU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L993 UHU, 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

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What year was L993 UHU registered?

L993 UHU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L993 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L993 UHU shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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