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M205 TYD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 TYD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,920 miles

Brake discs rusty

cv boots cracking

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,920 miles

Brake discs rusty

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

cv boots cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,390 miles

bit of play in steering rack

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake flexi cracking

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes seperating

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes seperating

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

parts of exhaust system rusty

rear axle nearside and offside front bushes seperating

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 29 Oct 2010 84,381 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake flexi cracking

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

nearside front tyre 2.5mm and steel wheel fitted

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear axle beam nearside and offsidefront bushes seperating

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

some play in steering rack

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,270 miles

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front brake flexi cracking

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front brake flexi cracking

parts of exhaust system rusty

sill covers fitted

small rust spots to both rear brake discs outer faces

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,270 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front brake flexi cracking

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front brake flexi cracking

parts of exhaust system rusty

sill covers fitted

small rust spots to both rear brake discs outer faces

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,534 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass insecure

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 74,789 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 74,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,645 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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M205 TYD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M205 TYD, 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 M205 TYD registered?

M205 TYD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M205 TYD safe to buy?

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