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M176 EKH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,219 mi
Last recorded185,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 EKH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 185,219 miles

Driver door check strap is detatched

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 31 May 2013 185,219 miles

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

Driver door check strap is detatched

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2012 177,107 miles

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Offside front brake flexi is perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 177,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked

Offside front brake flexi is perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 171,559 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 163,841 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 163,841 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 156,566 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 147,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 147,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer egde

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2006 139,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 122,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 122,208 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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M176 EKH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M176 EKH, 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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M176 EKH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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