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L997 KJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 KJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 171,234 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 171,185 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 163,999 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 163,982 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 163,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 162,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 156,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 150,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 144,438 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 138,737 miles

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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L997 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L997 KJO, 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 L997 KJO registered?

L997 KJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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