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M190 JTG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM190 JTG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 113,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 113,350 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both fronts (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise engine smokes but not excessively

Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise engine smokes but not excessively

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise offside front headlamp pattern deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise offside front headlamp pattern deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,350 miles

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

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

advise headlamp patterns weak

advise offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise headlamp patterns weak

advise offside front cv joint noisey

advise offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 113,350 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 113,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around rear cross member mountings

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,076 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 109,076 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 107,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2012 107,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 107,114 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 107,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,747 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,044 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 103,044 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 103,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 103,004 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 103,004 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in sreeirng 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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M190 JTG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M190 JTG, 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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M190 JTG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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