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M303 UST

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

177,349 mi
Last recorded177,349 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 UST
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 177,349 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak at joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer body work poor in places

Rear Discs corroded, probably due to lack of use

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside heavily coated limiting inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2023 177,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-Sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2022 173,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 173,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 172,126 miles

Just passed on emissions test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Lower arm ( axle mount ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 170,182 miles

underside components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 170,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underside components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,490 miles

floor pan sills and subframes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 167,490 miles

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

floor pan sills and subframes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 163,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 163,770 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor pan area at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 158,426 miles

heavy localised corrosion on sills floor pan and underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2016 153,113 miles

slight blow from exhaust, very poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2015 147,656 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 147,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

fuel filter casing very heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 144,210 miles

corrosion @ springs

Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,208 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion @ springs

Pass 9 Sep 2013 139,541 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion @ front discs and relucter rings

corrosion @ rear springs

Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 130,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 126,464 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 126,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 116,228 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 130,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,133 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 95,229 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,567 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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M303 UST is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 M303 UST, 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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M303 UST is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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