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M180 LYE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,498 mi
Last recorded122,498 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 LYE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,498 miles

both front steering lock stop pads missing

both front wishbones inner bushes seperating

both rear sub frame bushes heavily worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake hose heavy perishing

offside front brake hose perishing

scratches on windscreen

slight brake judder both rear footbrakes

some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,011 miles

front brake discs worn

front steering lock stop pads missing

perishing to front brake hoses -espically n/s/f

rear subframe bushes heavily worn

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,212 miles

both front shock absorber top bushes starting to perish

both front wishbones lock stop pads adrift - recommend replace

both front wishbones some wear to bushes

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

front discs worn

heavy perishing to both rear tyres - recommend replace

nearside front tyre some wear outer edge

offside front tyre some wear edges

perishing to front brake hoses

Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,183 miles

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

both front shock absorber top bushes starting to perish

both front wishbones lock stop pads adrift - recommend replace

both front wishbones some wear to bushes

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

front discs worn

heavy perishing to both rear tyres - recommend replace

nearside front tyre some wear outer edge

offside front tyre some wear edges

perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,303 miles

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres heavy perishing

front discs worn/getting thin

fuel filler pipe to tank clamp corroded/weak - recommend replace

nearside front wishbone front bush seperating

slight steering rack play

some perishing to front brake hoses

upper engine stabilizer bush torn/weak - recommend replace

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,594 miles

engine stabiliser bush split

front brake discs worn

perishing to front brake hoses + n/s/f driveshaft boot

rear snb frame bushes perished/worn

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,767 miles

rear subframe bushes perishing

some perishing to nearside cv boot

some perishing to rear tyres

some wear some perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 7 Apr 2010 106,492 miles

perishingto rear subframe bushes

wear to front brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2009 103,256 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe hanger corroding

rear sub frame bushes perished

some wear to front brake discs

top engine stabiliser bush split

verey slight play o/s/f drop link rod

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,256 miles

exhaust tail pipe hanger corroding

rear sub frame bushes perished

some wear to front brake discs

top engine stabiliser bush split

verey slight play o/s/f drop link rod

Pass 18 Apr 2008 99,707 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

both rear subframe bushes deteriorating

front brake hose starting to perish

front discs worn

slight steering rack/rpd play both sides

Pass 11 Apr 2007 96,024 miles

rear trailing arms bushesperrishing

wear- front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2006 91,675 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack.

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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M180 LYE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M180 LYE, 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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M180 LYE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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