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PIL 3316

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Lpg 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 3316
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 123,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 123,129 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 119,513 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 119,513 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 106,471 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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PIL 3316 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PIL 3316, 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 PIL 3316 registered?

PIL 3316 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is PIL 3316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 3316 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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