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M243 CEC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,685 mi
Last recorded183,685 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 CEC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 183,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 177,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 177,812 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 172,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 167,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 167,619 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 164,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 162,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 162,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 158,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 158,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 154,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 154,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 149,167 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 149,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 144,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 137,517 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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M243 CEC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M243 CEC, 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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M243 CEC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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