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M299 OGS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 OGS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,815 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 111,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 109,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,313 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 104,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 102,169 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 98,972 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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M299 OGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M299 OGS, 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 M299 OGS registered?

M299 OGS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M299 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M299 OGS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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