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L132 UGT

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,861 mi
Last recorded188,861 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 UGT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 188,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 187,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 184,600 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 184,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L132 UGT is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L132 UGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L132 UGT registered?

L132 UGT is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L132 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L132 UGT shows 4 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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