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M354 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,268 mi
Last recorded164,268 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 164,268 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2011 164,268 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

offside front tyre worn on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 141,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 141,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 116,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,921 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 103,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 87,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s day light not working

Pass 10 May 2007 87,817 miles

n/s day light not working

Fail 11 May 2006 167,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 167,991 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2005 52,009 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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M354 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M354 TFC, 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 M354 TFC registered?

M354 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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