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M218 DNG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,522 mi
Last recorded155,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 DNG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 155,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 155,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 148,777 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 148,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 148,674 miles

rear brake pads rusty

slight play in steering rack n/s+o/s

suspension bump stop o/s/r insecuce

Pass 25 May 2006 148,671 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 148,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

flexi brake hose o/s/f cracking

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play lower wishbone bush n/s/f

slight play steering rack n/s o/s

suspension bump stop o/s/r insecure

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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M218 DNG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M218 DNG, 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 M218 DNG registered?

M218 DNG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is M218 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M218 DNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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