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M35 TEV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 TEV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 151,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r @ o/s/r chassis is rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2008 140,255 miles

both front outter cv gaitors starting to perish

brake fluid getting low

exhaust system corroding/chrome tail pipe heavily corroded

front number plate stained

rear brake flexi starting to perish

rear discs starting to corrode

rear tryres starting to wear inner edges

small chip in windscreen

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2008 140,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front outter cv gaitors starting to perish

brake fluid getting low

exhaust system corroding/chrome tail pipe heavily corroded

front number plate stained

rear brake flexi starting to perish

rear discs starting to corrode

rear tryres starting to wear inner edges

small chip in windscreen

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2007 128,697 miles

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

n/s bottom ball joint just meets criteria for play

n/s/f antiroll bar link just meets criteria for play

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 128,697 miles

n/s bottom ball joint just meets criteria for play

n/s/f antiroll bar link just meets criteria for play

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,671 miles

advises as before

Fail 31 Aug 2006 114,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

rear exhaust hanger corroded

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M35 TEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M35 TEV, 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 M35 TEV registered?

M35 TEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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