MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
osf lower swivel cover split
play in ns & os track rods
susp soft
nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system rusty
head light reflectors fading
n/s/f a.r.b link rod dust cover split
n/s/f indicator lens cracked
play in both front a.r.b. link rod joints
poor headlight beam patterns
rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding
advises as test number 931882227138
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn/lipped
front inner brake pads look low?
n/s/f a.r.b link rod has slight play at joints and both dust covers split
n/s/f wheel trim missing
oil leaks
outer cv boots cracking
rear axle mounting bushes cracking/debonding
wipers starting to smear
4 LTRS OF SEMI/OIL ADDED TO DO EMISSIONS
both front brake hoses cracking
n/s/f tyre low tread
o/s/f a.r.b. link pin/rod has slight movement at joints
oil leaks from behind cam belt cover
rear number plate marked
screen chipped and cracked
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M395 ARL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M395 ARL, 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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How do I check the history of M395 ARL?
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What year was M395 ARL registered?
M395 ARL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 August 1994.
Is M395 ARL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M395 ARL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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