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M29 EGD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,093 mi
Last recorded178,093 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 EGD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 178,093 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/n/s chassis corroding

r/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushs showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Jul 2011 178,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

r/n/s chassis corroding

r/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushs showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Jul 2010 169,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

covers fitted to outer sillls

r/o/s axle bush slightly perished

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2010 169,969 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

covers fitted to outer sillls

r/o/s axle bush slightly perished

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2009 162,791 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 15 Jul 2009 162,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 154,157 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted to outer sills

r/o/s axle bush showing signs of wear

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2008 154,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted to outer sills

r/o/s axle bush showing signs of wear

r/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 146,032 miles

as advisory notice number 251178157458

Fail 7 Jun 2007 146,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

covers fitted to outer sills

rearwiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2006 137,466 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills

slight buckle n/s/r brake disc

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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M29 EGD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M29 EGD, 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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M29 EGD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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