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M420 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,419 mi
Last recorded144,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 144,419 miles

offside and nearside front ball joints slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2010 144,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside and nearside front ball joints slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2009 134,652 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner edges and getting low

some play steering rack

some play top strut mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2007 128,397 miles

front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished

slight engine oil leak

slight play steering rack

some deformity nearside rear tyre casing

some play both front drop links

Pass 17 Nov 2006 124,600 miles

centre section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front discs showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre scrubbing outer edges

rear beam front mounting bushes getting perished

Fail 28 Nov 2005 121,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres showing edge wear on inside edge

rear exhaust pipe mounting not very good wants new bracket asap

Pass 28 Nov 2005 121,898 miles

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

both front tyres showing edge wear on inside edge

rear exhaust pipe mounting not very good wants new bracket asap

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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M420 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M420 TFC, 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 M420 TFC registered?

M420 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M420 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M420 TFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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