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M195 OFR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,647 mi
Last recorded147,647 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 OFR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,647 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,493 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 147,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 146,700 miles

power steering fluid weap at steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2014 146,636 miles

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

power steering fluid weap at steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2013 146,098 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 154,426 miles

corrosion to rear discs

Fail 12 Mar 2012 154,426 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 144,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 15 Mar 2010 143,160 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)

o/s/f flexible brake hose perished and starting to split

Fail 9 Mar 2010 143,134 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

o/s/f flexible brake hose perished and starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 141,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 140,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 138,469 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 136,308 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 136,308 miles

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

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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M195 OFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M195 OFR, 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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M195 OFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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