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M436 PAN

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 PAN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 159,352 miles

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

corrosion to lower edge of o/s/f wing

ignition switch worn

Fail 6 Jul 2012 159,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to lower edge of o/s/f wing

ignition switch worn

o/s wiper blade splitting

oil level was low 1 litre added

Pass 8 Jul 2011 148,903 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 148,900 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 140,446 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 140,445 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 128,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 128,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 117,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 117,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,019 miles

no centre seat belt fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2007 113,018 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

no centre seat belt fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 112,502 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

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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M436 PAN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue 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 M436 PAN, 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 M436 PAN registered?

M436 PAN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M436 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M436 PAN 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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