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L995 LBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 LBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 117,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 117,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 16 Feb 2012 112,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,294 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 109,278 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,877 miles

Oil leak

front nu plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2009 103,538 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged/cracked

rear number plate deteriating

tyre size different front to rear(205/55v15)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,965 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,718 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 92,718 miles

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

All tyre sidewalls scuffed.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate blemished.

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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L995 LBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L995 LBW, 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 L995 LBW registered?

L995 LBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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