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M41 PAJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,756 mi
Last recorded160,756 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM41 PAJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 160,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f side,flasher len missing

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 160,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f side,flasher len missing

o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2011 156,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear seat belt condition and operation not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2011 156,082 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

drivers door mirror incomplete, mirror/glass missing

nearside rear seat belt condition and operation not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2010 153,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 147,201 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 147,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 144,798 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 144,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 141,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 136,789 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 136,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M41 PAJ 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 M41 PAJ, 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 M41 PAJ registered?

M41 PAJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M41 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M41 PAJ 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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