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M314 ARP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 ARP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,144 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,144 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,144 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,144 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,137 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,450 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,238 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 103,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake caliper dust boot adrift

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 102,505 miles

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

Fuel filler flap only releasing with emergency release. Front Windscreen wiper blades split. Nearsidefront tyre 2mm tread depth Offside & Nearside front suspension anti-roll barlink rods worn.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 101,982 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 101,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rubber boots split on anti roll bar linkage

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,978 miles

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

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

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

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

play in o/s of steering rack. underside components corroded.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 100,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

play in o/s of steering rack. underside components corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,299 miles

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

fuel line regulator very corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2006 100,299 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front fuel line regulator very corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,330 miles

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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M314 ARP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M314 ARP, 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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M314 ARP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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