MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advance wear in n/s steering rack.
Advance wear in n/s steering rack.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exst mount in poor condition.
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M289 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M289 GPG, 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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M289 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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