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M386 HPF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,741 mi
Last recorded181,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 HPF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 181,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 178,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 174,114 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 174,104 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 170,983 miles

oil leaks from engine on under body

rear brakes noisey corroded and pitted

steering column and rack noisey

Fail 13 Sep 2012 170,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leaks from engine on under body

rear brakes noisey corroded and pitted

steering column and rack noisey

Pass 13 Sep 2011 166,087 miles

horn working possible fault in steering column if it went faulty again

oil leak at engin/gearbox

Fail 12 Sep 2011 166,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

oil leak at engin/gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2010 159,074 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak around engine

Fail 14 Sep 2010 159,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s rear disc slight pitting and scored

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear brake discs pitted and scored

oil leak around engine

slight bind o/s rear brake caliper

Pass 15 Sep 2009 146,817 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SCORED. O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES JUST LEGAL

Pass 12 Sep 2008 137,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 126,212 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 11 Sep 2007 126,212 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 Sep 2006 116,630 miles

rear noplate deteriorated oil level low

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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M386 HPF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M386 HPF, 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 M386 HPF registered?

M386 HPF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M386 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M386 HPF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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