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M276 NPD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 NPD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 144,642 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both mount brackets (2.4.G.1)

bonnet safety catch missing

exhaust system silencer(s) removed - vehicle slightly louder than standard

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

oil leak from engine

very slight play in nearside front anti roll bar droplink balljoint

Fail 25 Jan 2017 144,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3)

different tyre sizes but same on each axle

exhaust slightly loud

hid headlights fitted

light corrosion to rear chassis by towbar

n/s/r axle beam mounting slightly corroded

o/s abs wire insecure

oil leak to engine

slight blow to exhaust

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,273 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember

slight warping to rear discs

Fail 7 Jan 2016 140,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

corrosion to rear crossmember

slight warping to rear discs

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,072 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2014 136,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 134,406 miles

o/side rear brake disc bent

Fail 20 Dec 2013 134,392 miles

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

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

o/side rear brake disc bent

Pass 19 Dec 2012 132,866 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight rear brake disc runout

Pass 14 Dec 2011 130,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2011 130,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 127,041 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 127,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 123,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 116,066 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 116,066 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 110,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 102,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 92,928 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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M276 NPD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 M276 NPD, 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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M276 NPD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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