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M196 WKC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,972 mi
Last recorded152,972 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 WKC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 152,972 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 152,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 143,414 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 143,414 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 134,651 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 134,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 May 2009 134,196 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 133,884 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 133,856 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 131,993 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 131,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f abs lead chaffing

Pass 23 May 2006 130,690 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2006 130,657 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M196 WKC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M196 WKC, 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 M196 WKC registered?

M196 WKC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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