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M116 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2015 116,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside handbrake cable insecure

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,527 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,833 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f door check mechanism reqiures attention

rear silencer support brackets corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges of tread both tyres worn to wear bars

Fail 9 Oct 2012 106,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges of tread both tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars .

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,825 miles

Nearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M116 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M116 TFC, 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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M116 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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