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M23 TEV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 TEV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 157,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2015 153,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 147,211 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 147,211 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2013 142,116 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 142,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,460 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 138,460 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 134,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 134,311 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 130,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 127,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 116,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 116,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 91,516 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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M23 TEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M23 TEV, 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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M23 TEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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