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L998 PVV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 PVV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,226 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2025 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,551 miles

underbody corrosion to suspension components slight

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,260 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,333 miles

offside rear footbrake performance down

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,105 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,830 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,341 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,896 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,869 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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L998 PVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L998 PVV, 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 L998 PVV registered?

L998 PVV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 January 1994.

Is L998 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 PVV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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