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M246 CMR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,831 mi
Last recorded138,831 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 CMR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 138,831 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 134,744 miles

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

The front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 130,704 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 130,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 125,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 119,907 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 119,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 113,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 113,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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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M246 CMR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M246 CMR, 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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M246 CMR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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