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YIL 1835

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,119 mi
Last recorded108,119 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1835
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 103,185 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,368 miles

aux. drivebelt is deteriorated

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter is split

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit and has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 90,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres feathering on edges and becoming low on tread

srs light on

wipers starting to smear and have split ends

Pass 1 Feb 2009 86,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2009 86,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding and leaking

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on edges

n/s/f inner CV gaiter split

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on outer edge

o/s of steering rack worn

o/s/f headlight beam becoming diffused

Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,207 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 82,207 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bottom ball-joint worn

o/s/f tyre has screw in

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,985 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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YIL 1835 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YIL 1835, 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 YIL 1835 registered?

YIL 1835 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is YIL 1835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 1835 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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