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M189 YER

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 YER
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 91,578 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,907 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,653 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside & offside brake flex hose started to perishe up !!!

nearside front wiper blades rubber slight splitting !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

rear exhaust section started to corrode around rear hooke's !!!

Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,089 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 75,089 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,786 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,112 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,082 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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M189 YER is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M189 YER, 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 M189 YER registered?

M189 YER is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M189 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M189 YER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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