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M411 AEX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,909 mi
Last recorded132,909 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM411 AEX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

fuel cap seal starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 132,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

fuel cap seal starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 131,350 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 131,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 129,041 miles

Both steering rack side rod joints worn.Sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 129,041 miles

Both steering rack side rod joints worn.Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 125,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has small amount of reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2009 125,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has small amount of reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2008 116,478 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges.Check soon

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

Fail 15 Oct 2008 116,470 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges.Check soon

Pass 26 Oct 2007 110,720 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 110,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 104,878 miles

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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M411 AEX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M411 AEX, 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 M411 AEX registered?

M411 AEX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M411 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M411 AEX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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