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M241 ORX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,078 mi
Last recorded129,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 ORX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 129,078 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 118,916 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 118,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 113,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers side of steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2005 113,530 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M241 ORX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M241 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M241 ORX registered?

M241 ORX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M241 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M241 ORX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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