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M357 CSU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 CSU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,937 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 68,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,283 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

back box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 68,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,782 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,321 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,849 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,058 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,074 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,116 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 63,116 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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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M357 CSU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M357 CSU, 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 M357 CSU registered?

M357 CSU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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