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M204 OFR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 OFR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 136,255 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

eml on

exhaust catalyst corroded and blowing slightly

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s steering rack boot deteriorating

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

n/s/r tyre heavily feathered on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 13 May 2009 136,255 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

eml on

exhaust catalyst corroded and blowing slightly

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s steering rack boot deteriorating

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting

n/s/r tyre heavily feathered on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Jun 2008 129,963 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 129,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2007 122,795 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

Fail 24 May 2007 122,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play and dust boot split

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

Pass 24 May 2006 116,158 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

Fail 24 May 2006 116,158 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

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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M204 OFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M204 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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What year was M204 OFR registered?

M204 OFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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