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M305 EWW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 EWW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 147,689 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front rack arm(spindle rod) has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2010 147,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear sidelight dull

offside front rack arm(spindle rod) has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2009 142,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on brake pipe

nearside rear sidelights are dull

offside rear handbrake cable rubbing on fuel pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2009 142,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake cable rubbing on brake pipe

nearside rear sidelights are dull

offside rear handbrake cable rubbing on fuel pipe

Pass 27 Mar 2008 137,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are bald on inner edge will need replacing very soon

Fail 26 Mar 2008 137,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are bald on inner edge will need replacing very soon

Pass 28 Mar 2007 133,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 126,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 126,849 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M305 EWW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M305 EWW, 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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M305 EWW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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