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M384 DVL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,793 mi
Last recorded109,793 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM384 DVL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,260 miles

front disc's pitted and scored

Fail 18 Mar 2011 109,260 miles

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

front disc's pitted and scored

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 105,727 miles

brake pedal has slight spongey feel,pedal travel slightly more than normal

Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,672 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,515 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 91,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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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M384 DVL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M384 DVL, 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 M384 DVL registered?

M384 DVL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M384 DVL safe to buy?

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