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M275 WTR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 WTR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,899 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2013 102,899 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

offside front brake pad worn low

oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,336 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

slight play at steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,592 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links and bushes worn

steering rack worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 5 Oct 2011 101,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links and bushes worn

steering rack worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,092 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,344 miles

Oil leak

front flexi brake hoses perished

rear exhaust mount corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 23 Sep 2009 100,344 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front flexi brake hoses perished

rear exhaust mount corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,547 miles

front flexi brake hoses perished

rear exhaust mount corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,546 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 23 Sep 2006 97,332 miles

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

offside front tyre worn. †nearside front tyre worn at edges. †slight plat at steering rack. †unable to measure front or rear brake pads.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 97,332 miles

offside front tyre worn. †nearside front tyre worn at edges. †slight plat at steering rack. †unable to measure front or rear brake pads.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 95,797 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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M275 WTR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M275 WTR, 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 M275 WTR registered?

M275 WTR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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