1993 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · L787 AUS
1993 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 166,170 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
L787 AUS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2012
- 166,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L787 AUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 800 Series (L787 AUS) between November 2005 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
L787 AUS Mileage History
- 02/11/2005131,632 mi
- 04/11/2005131,632 mi
- 17/10/2006136,184 mi+4,552 mi
- 29/04/2008143,379 mi+7,195 mi
- 29/04/2008143,379 mi
- 29/04/2009150,191 mi+6,812 mi
- 30/04/2009150,191 mi
- 28/04/2010156,150 mi+5,959 mi
- 13/05/2011160,767 mi+4,617 mi
- 16/05/2011160,767 mi
- 02/11/2012166,170 mi+5,403 mi
- 07/11/2012166,170 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (L787 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as L787AUS.
TOYOTA
COROLLA
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
PEUGEOT
205
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
TRANSIT
HONDA
HONDA
CBR900RR
BMW
F650
HONDA
NSR250R
RENAULT
TRAFIC
TVR
GRIFFITH
ROVER
MINI
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.