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M254 AAF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,629 mi
Last recorded146,629 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 AAF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 146,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 146,412 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 146,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area fractured hub holed by caliper fixing bolt (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

brake servo corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 146,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 146,243 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,905 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 144,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 144,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaking from filter

Pass 26 Feb 2015 143,143 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting has corroded off but its supported

Fail 20 Feb 2015 143,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting has corroded off but its supported

Pass 27 Feb 2014 141,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

botk front tyres are worn on edges

front and rear brake disc are corroded

front subframe ( rear bushes) are worn

rear subframe (front bushes) are worn

Fail 17 Feb 2014 141,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

botk front tyres are worn on edges

front and rear brake disc are corroded

front subframe ( rear bushes) are worn

rear subframe (front bushes) are worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,264 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 140,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 137,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 131,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle bushes started to split

Fail 17 Feb 2011 131,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle bushes started to split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 126,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 121,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm boots split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 106,307 miles

both front brake flexi pipes weather cracked

o/s/r tyre weather cracked

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link & gaiters split

Pass 3 Sep 2005 97,136 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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M254 AAF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M254 AAF, 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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M254 AAF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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