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M134 DHR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,187 mi
Last recorded140,187 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 DHR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,187 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 140,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,187 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding

speedo not clocking miles

Pass 8 Apr 2014 140,187 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

speedometer works but doesnt clock miles

Pass 16 May 2013 140,187 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 140,187 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 140,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 140,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 140,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 140,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 138,819 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 138,819 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 135,107 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 132,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 127,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 122,088 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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M134 DHR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M134 DHR, 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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M134 DHR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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