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M299 CEG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,878 mi
Last recorded128,878 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 CEG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,878 miles

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

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

steeringrack has play in n.s

Fail 4 Oct 2011 128,878 miles

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

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

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

steeringrack has play in n.s

Pass 26 Oct 2010 126,357 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES

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

STEERINGRACK ON N.S HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 22 Oct 2010 126,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES

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

STEERINGRACK ON N.S HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,968 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 122,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 118,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 118,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 112,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 112,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 106,736 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 106,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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M299 CEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M299 CEG, 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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M299 CEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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