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M278 OGS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,817 mi
Last recorded176,817 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 OGS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 176,817 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 174,801 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 168,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 167,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 163,353 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 161,072 miles

offside front headlight holed

Fail 19 Jan 2007 161,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

offside headlight lens holed

Pass 16 Jan 2006 158,783 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 158,645 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight blow front exhaust section

Pass 18 Jan 2005 142,910 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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M278 OGS 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 70%.

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 M278 OGS, 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 M278 OGS registered?

M278 OGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M278 OGS safe to buy?

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