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M408 SUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,607 mi
Last recorded203,607 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 SUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 203,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 203,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 200,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tailpipe rusted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 200,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tailpipe rusted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 193,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 185,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has lots of scratches

Fail 1 Aug 2011 185,512 miles

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

Fuel filler neck retainer to tank clamp 50% corrodeing through

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

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

O/S/R Brake disc corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has lots of scratches

Pass 27 Jul 2010 177,493 miles

front cv gaitors cracking

rear discs corrode / pitted

tyres varios cracks and splits none to cordes.

very slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jul 2010 177,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front cv gaitors cracking

rear discs corrode / pitted

tyres varios cracks and splits none to cordes.

very slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 15 Jul 2009 168,196 miles

All 4 tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner driveshaft seal damp.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 158,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 147,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 137,507 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 137,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M408 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M408 SUD, 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 M408 SUD registered?

M408 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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