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M259 SFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,714 mi
Last recorded233,714 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 SFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 233,714 miles

fain patterns both head lights

oil leak

over sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 233,720 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 233,714 miles

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

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 231,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front flexy brake pipe starting to detereorate

Fail 26 Sep 2013 231,615 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front flexy brake pipe starting to detereorate

Pass 9 Jul 2012 231,354 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 231,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside front flexy brake pipe starting to perrish and crack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 219,876 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 202,584 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 184,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 175,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 156,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 148,834 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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M259 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M259 SFC, 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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What year was M259 SFC registered?

M259 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M259 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 SFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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