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M414 XCL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,750 mi
Last recorded151,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 XCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 151,750 miles

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - BELT NOT CHECKED

NSF DAY RUNNER / SIDE LIGHT IN HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING

ONE ELEMENT IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

VERY HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Jul 2011 151,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - BELT NOT CHECKED

NSF DAY RUNNER / SIDE LIGHT IN HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING

ONE ELEMENT IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

VERY HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Jul 2010 143,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side front brake has slight bind

Fail 6 Jul 2010 143,036 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Jul 2009 138,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Fail 7 Jul 2009 138,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 132,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 123,318 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 12 Nov 2007 123,235 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 17 Nov 2006 116,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2006 116,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2005 107,777 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but within mot limits at time of test.

number plate lights have no covers.

varoius oil leaks from engine and box

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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M414 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M414 XCL, 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 M414 XCL registered?

M414 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M414 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M414 XCL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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