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M166 NPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 NPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside font spot lamp inop

offside front tyre showing signs of being run flat

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 8 Aug 2013 142,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside font spot lamp inop

offside front tyre showing signs of being run flat

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 27 Jul 2012 141,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs corroded

nsf lower susp arm front bump stop loose

nsf tyre worn on inside and outside edge

nsr starting to distort on edge

os diff output seal leaking

rear brakes stating to show ovality on rear brake application

Fail 19 Jul 2012 141,557 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear discs corroded

nsf lower susp arm front bump stop loose

nsf tyre worn on inside and outside edge

nsr starting to distort on edge

os diff output seal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 139,325 miles

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 134,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 121,102 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 121,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 91,070 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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M166 NPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M166 NPK, 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 M166 NPK registered?

M166 NPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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