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M137 SWW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,532 mi
Last recorded165,532 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 SWW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 165,532 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 156,609 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 156,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 148,794 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 148,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 138,953 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 138,953 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear seats missing.

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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M137 SWW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M137 SWW, 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 M137 SWW registered?

M137 SWW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M137 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M137 SWW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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