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M197 YER

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,669 mi
Last recorded191,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 YER
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 191,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 191,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 186,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear running lights out

slight wear on front lower arm bushes n/s @ o/s

Fail 29 Jun 2012 186,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts on inner wall of o/s/f tyre

rear running lights out

slight leak on exhaust joint

slight wear on front lower arm bushes n/s @ o/s

Pass 6 Jul 2011 180,003 miles

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

engine oil leaks

plastic covers outer sills unable to check

rear subframe bushes worn no exceesive movement

service light on

Fail 4 Jul 2011 179,979 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

plastic covers outer sills unable to check

rear subframe bushes worn no exceesive movement

service light on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 173,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 173,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 167,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 159,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 151,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 143,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 133,143 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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M197 YER is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M197 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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M197 YER is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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