MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear axle bushes worn
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
rear axle bushes worn
exahust coroded
o/s/f o/s/r tyres badly worn on iner edges
top engine mount split
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exahust coroded
o/s/f o/s/r tyres badly worn on iner edges
top engine mount split
EXHAUST CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EXHAUST CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
EXHAUST CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
REAR BRAKE HOSES AND BRAKE FERRULES ARE COATED IN UNDERSILL
exhaust in generally poor condition
offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
offside rear seat belt release button broken but operative
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust in generally poor condition
offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
offside rear seat belt release button broken but operative
offside rear seat belt damaged
presenter stated that there was an intermittent fault with the light switch but it was working correctly when presented for retest
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
offside rear seat belt damaged
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
slight play in nearside steering rack
whole exhaust system in generally poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front 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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M261 OAW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 M261 OAW, 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 M261 OAW registered?
M261 OAW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 September 1994.
Is M261 OAW safe to buy?
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