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M158 JOX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,735 mi
Last recorded173,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 JOX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 173,735 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges-2mm tread- monitor

both rear subframe bushes heavily worn

corrosion to offside front abs ring

nearside front suspension top mount starting to split/separate

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front side light dim

offside front suspension top mount starting to split

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

slight damage to offside rear upper lamp unit

some brake judder both rear footbrakes

some travel in brake pedal

very slight blow to rear exhaust silencer inlet pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2016 173,735 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges-2mm tread- monitor

both rear subframe bushes heavily worn

corrosion to offside front abs ring

nearside front suspension top mount starting to split/separate

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake hose perishing

offside front side light dim

offside front suspension top mount starting to split

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

slight damage to offside rear upper lamp unit

some brake judder both rear footbrakes

some travel in brake pedal

very slight blow to rear exhaust silencer inlet pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2015 173,735 miles

front tyre wearing on outer edges

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

perishing to rear tyres

rear subframe bushes heavily worn

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

some travel in brake pedal

Fail 31 Jul 2015 173,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyre wearing on outer edges

perishing to o/s/f brake hose

perishing to rear tyres

rear subframe bushes heavily worn

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

some travel in brake pedal

Pass 30 Jul 2014 170,473 miles

engine top stabiliser mount bush split - recommend replace

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

rear subframe bushes heavily worn

slight steering rack play

some travel in brake pedal

Pass 31 Jul 2013 162,412 miles

front brake hoses starting to perished

rear shockers dust covers torn + bushes perishing

rear subframe bushes worn

slight steering rack/rod play

splitting starting to front shocker top mountings

Pass 2 Jul 2012 153,768 miles

rear bumper mounts corroding

rear subframe bushes deteriorating/worn

some brake pedal travel

Fail 2 Jul 2012 153,768 miles

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

rear bump stop mounts corroding

rear subframe bushes deteriorating/worn

some brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 144,057 miles

slight offside front brake judder

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear subframe bushes heavily perished

slight brake pedal travel

slight offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

Fail 2 Aug 2011 144,056 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear subframe bushes heavily perished

slight brake pedal travel

slight offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

slight offside front brake judder

Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,104 miles

n/s/f wishbone inner bushes separating

rear brake judder - close to mot limit

rear subframe bushes worn

slight n/s steering rod play

slight o/s/ steering rack/rod play

slight travel in brake pedal ??

Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,313 miles

rear subframe bushes heavily perished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,117 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing inner edge

perishing to rear sub frame bushes

slight steering rack/rod play

Pass 22 Aug 2007 113,418 miles

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

tail pipe trim corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 107,895 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

perishing to front brake flexi hoses

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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M158 JOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M158 JOX, 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 M158 JOX registered?

M158 JOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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