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M386 VWC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,099 mi
Last recorded151,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 VWC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 151,099 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 151,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 151,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 151,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 151,099 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 151,099 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 149,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chips to screen

n/s mirror lens damaged

n/s track rod end dust cover split

Fail 7 Jan 2011 149,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chips to screen

n/s mirror lens damaged

n/s track rod end dust cover split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 146,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

mil lamp on

rear seats down at time of retest

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2010 146,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chips to screen

nail in o/s rear tyre

oil leak

rear seats down at time of test

sill covers fitted

tailpipe heavily corroded

wipers split on ends

Pass 5 Mar 2009 143,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering

rear brake hose metal parts corroded

rear number plate loose

rear pads close to limit

slight damage n/s/f wheel rim inner

Fail 3 Mar 2009 143,640 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted

play in steering

rear brake hose metal parts corroded

rear pads close to limit

slight damage n/s/f wheel rim inner

Pass 6 Mar 2008 140,372 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 140,372 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 136,158 miles

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

drivers door check strap damaged

lambda emissions light on

offside front tyre badly worn outer edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2007 136,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

drivers door check strap damaged

lambda emissions light on

offside front tyre badly worn outer edge

sill covers fitted

tailgate trim panel insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2006 134,201 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 134,201 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen.

O/s/f tyre worn close to leagal limit on outer edge. 205/50x16.

n/s/r tyre wall perished.

o/s cv gaitor perished.

o/s/f brake hose perished.

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 VWC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M386 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

M386 VWC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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