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M297 NRD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,126 mi
Last recorded172,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 NRD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 172,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 172,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 172,126 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 169,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside front suspension top mount corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 169,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside front suspension top mount corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 167,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2010 166,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear rubber axle mounting bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear axle rubber mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2009 156,664 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 May 2009 156,664 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 143,115 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 130,730 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 130,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 116,064 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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M297 NRD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M297 NRD, 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 M297 NRD registered?

M297 NRD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M297 NRD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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