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M188 AGP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 AGP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,624 miles

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

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

rear light lens poor condition.

shock absorbers not very good.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear light lens poor condition.

rear exhaust mounting wired.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty.

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusty.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,624 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust mounting soon require attention.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,624 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust mounting soon require attention.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,624 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side wiper blade poor condition.

rear exhaust mounting requires attention.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,246 miles

O/S wiper starting to split

SRS light on

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,541 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 46,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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M188 AGP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M188 AGP, 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 M188 AGP registered?

M188 AGP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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