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M292 PRA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,000 mi
Last recorded232,000 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 PRA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 232,000 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers split

Nearside track rod end rubber split

Offside headlamp slightly weak beam pattern

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 232,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers split

Nearside track rod end rubber split

Offside headlamp slightly weak beam pattern

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 228,646 miles

Offside front headlight beam pattern weak

Offside front headlight lens cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2009 226,317 miles

Both headlight lens damaged but not affecting beam images

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front headlight dim

Fail 19 Aug 2009 226,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlight lens damaged but not affecting beam images

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front headlight dim

Pass 30 Aug 2008 223,430 miles

All rear lights slight dis color

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp cracked

steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2007 218,231 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 218,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2006 212,413 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 207,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 207,956 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outter cv boots cracked and perished

slight leak from exhaust manifold area

slight wear o/s lower arm inner bushes

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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M292 PRA 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 63.6%.

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 M292 PRA, 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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M292 PRA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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