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M277 XKC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,570 mi
Last recorded139,570 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 XKC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 137,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 137,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 128,482 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 128,219 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 119,386 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 119,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,754 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 101,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 101,590 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M277 XKC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M277 XKC, 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 M277 XKC registered?

M277 XKC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M277 XKC safe to buy?

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