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M286 TJX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,318 mi
Last recorded128,318 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 TJX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 128,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 120,007 miles

slight play detected in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,687 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 115,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 112,168 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 112,163 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,939 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 106,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mounting bushes in rear beam axle starting to deterioate

Pass 19 May 2006 99,661 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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M286 TJX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M286 TJX, 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 M286 TJX registered?

M286 TJX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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