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M119 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,103 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs very rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,404 miles

front & rear discs surface rust

Fail 11 Nov 2008 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear discs surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,398 miles

all brake discs surface rust

Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,398 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

all brake discs surface rust

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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M119 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M119 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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What year was M119 TFC registered?

M119 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is M119 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M119 TFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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