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M190 SFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

167,428 mi
Last recorded167,428 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM190 SFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 167,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet safty catch seezed

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear inner side light inopperative

offside rear tyre pressure low

parking brake has only just passed,requires further investigation

Fail 6 Nov 2010 167,423 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet safty catch seezed

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear inner side light inopperative

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 166,297 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 166,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 163,332 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 163,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 157,724 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 157,724 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 151,248 miles

nearside drive shaft boot starting to split

temp repair to offside light lens

Fail 1 Oct 2006 151,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 151,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s handbrake could be better

Fail 22 Sep 2006 150,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 SFC, 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 M190 SFC registered?

M190 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M190 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M190 SFC shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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