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M28 ATW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,947 mi
Last recorded148,947 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 ATW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 148,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 143,243 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 138,833 miles

n/s and o/s head lamps cracked giving minimum light output to o/s lamp. we advise replacment a/s/a/p

rear child seats fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 134,275 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 134,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2007 129,857 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 124,700 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 119,416 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2005 119,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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M28 ATW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M28 ATW, 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 M28 ATW registered?

M28 ATW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M28 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 ATW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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