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M270 XEW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,338 mi
Last recorded39,338 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 XEW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,338 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,268 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,293 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot spilt

Fail 19 Oct 2011 18,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot spilt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 8,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 190,792 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2008 177,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 167,525 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2006 155,660 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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M270 XEW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc 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 M270 XEW, 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 M270 XEW registered?

M270 XEW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M270 XEW safe to buy?

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