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M298 FYJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,559 mi
Last recorded160,559 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 FYJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 160,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 160,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 157,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 154,560 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer rubber hanger slightly split.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 150,886 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 146,752 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 140,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 126,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 122,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 107,079 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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M298 FYJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M298 FYJ, 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 M298 FYJ registered?

M298 FYJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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