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M353 RCW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,631 mi
Last recorded157,631 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 RCW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 157,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front and rear discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Nov 2009 152,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 144,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 136,978 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 2mm

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 2mm

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Feb 2008 136,978 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 2mm

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 2mm

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 133,381 miles

Damage to nearside floor by jacking point

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

Nearside inner c.v. gaiter slight leak

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate distorted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2007 133,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Damage to nearside floor by jacking point

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate distorted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2006 127,050 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken on one side.

Rear number plate letters distorted

Top rear lenses discoloured.

oil leak

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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M353 RCW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M353 RCW, 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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M353 RCW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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