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M180 NUX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

201,507 mi
Last recorded201,507 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 NUX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 201,507 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Plus lens damaged (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 201,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch to sill near to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Plus lens damaged (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 197,398 miles

Front subframe rusty

NSF indicator outer lenes missing but not showing incorrect colour

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Osf wing corrodded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both front subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 197,391 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front subframe rusty

NSF indicator outer lenes missing but not showing incorrect colour

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Osf wing corrodded

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both front subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 195,647 miles

Nearside Front Lens damage

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Feb 2015 192,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2014 190,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 190,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Feb 2013 190,131 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 190,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 188,206 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 188,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 186,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 186,259 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 184,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 184,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 182,468 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 182,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 180,377 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 180,373 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 178,371 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 178,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 176,581 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 NUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M180 NUX, 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 NUX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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