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M286 WTR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 WTR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 153,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 153,066 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,066 miles

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

Shock absorber insecure off side rear lower retaining nut ! (2.7.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs inner faces rusting and offside rear outer face rusting

oil leaks

play in near side steering tie rod end

towbar rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,066 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

fuel tank filler to tank clamp rusting away

off side front tyre edges badly worn and close to limits

oil leaks

towbar rusting

Fail 7 Sep 2015 153,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure washer spinning freely (2.7.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear suspension front mounting bracket rusted through (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs inner faces rusting

fuel tank filler to tank clamp rusting away

off side front tyre edges badly worn and close to limits

oil leaks

towbar rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2014 153,067 miles

front brake pads worn low

near side front outer c. v boot perishing

near side front tyre has a quite deep split in the tread

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2014 153,066 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front outer c. v boot perishing

near side front tyre has a quite deep split in the tread

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 153,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 153,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 150,938 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 150,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 141,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 141,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 129,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 117,287 miles

both front roll bar links worn

Fail 6 Sep 2007 117,287 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front roll bar links worn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 109,324 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2005 98,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WTR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M286 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 M286 WTR registered?

M286 WTR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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