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L995 WCR

1993 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,663 mi
Last recorded227,663 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 WCR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 227,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 227,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 219,493 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 219,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

steering has slight stiffness in steering from lock to lock

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 WCR is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WCR, 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.

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What year was L995 WCR registered?

L995 WCR is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L995 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L995 WCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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