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M351 PJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

175,123 mi
Last recorded175,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 PJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2010 175,123 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front brake pads are wearing low and discs are in poor condition.

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 161,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 161,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 149,043 miles

Nearside rear brake working slower than offside, advise to rectify.

Offside front tyre worn to less than 1.6mm on inside edge.

Offside parking brake working quicker than nearside.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 148,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake working slower than offside, advise to rectify.

Offside front anti-roll tie has slight wear/play in balljoints.

Offside front brake working quicker than offside ,advise to rectify.

Offside front tyre worn to less than 1.6mm on inside edge.

Offside parking brake working quicker than nearside.

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 137,270 miles

Both driveshaft CV joint boots arer perishing.

Both rear brake hoses metal ends have light corrosion.

Both rear shock absorbers do not have 100% damping, advise to renew.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar tie rod lower balljoint has some wear/play and should be renewed soon .

Offside rear service brake giving less performance than nearside.

Offside tie-rod upper balljoint boot is split.

Slight noise from nearside front wheel on rotation,could be bearing or brake noise on rusty disc,unable to determine.

Trace of dampness on fuel filter [un der floor] keep an eye on this.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,270 miles

Both driveshaft CV joint boots arer perishing.

Both rear brake hoses metal ends have light corrosion.

Both rear shock absorbers do not have 100% damping, advise to renew.

Nearside front anti-roll bar tie rod lower balljoint has some wear/play and should be renewed soon .

Offside rear service brake giving less performance than nearside.

Offside tie-rod upper balljoint boot is split.

Slight noise from nearside front wheel on rotation,could be bearing or brake noise on rusty disc,unable to determine.

Trace of dampness on fuel filter [un der floor] keep an eye on this.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 124,952 miles

Advisories from this morning still apply.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 124,952 miles

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

Nearside rear brake discoloured,showing possible binding.

Rear exhaust silencer quite corrroded and has slights leaks.

Traces of oil on steering rack,suspect column shaft seal starting to weep.Advise repair ASAP.

Unable to test sills due to trims.

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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M351 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M351 PJO, 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 M351 PJO registered?

M351 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M351 PJO safe to buy?

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