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M265 CEG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,767 mi
Last recorded67,767 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 CEG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake judder offside rear

rear exhaust bracket broken(section still supported)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake judder offside rear

note/brake pads not visible

rear exhaust bracket broken(section still supported)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,169 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes slightly perrished and worn

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,319 miles

O.S.F Secondary position light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O.S.F Secondary position light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,609 miles

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

front tyres plus o/s rear cracking to treads

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,914 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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M265 CEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M265 CEG, 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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M265 CEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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