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M447 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,992 mi
Last recorded168,992 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 168,992 miles

abs light on

brake fluid level low

front brake balance n/s slow

headlamp beam pattern

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link joint

Fail 25 Oct 2012 168,947 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

abs light on

brake fluid level low

front brake balance n/s slow

headlamp beam pattern

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link joint

Pass 21 Oct 2011 161,295 miles

n/s headlamp aim

Pass 3 Nov 2010 153,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 145,252 miles

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded and worn

slight wear in steering and suspension bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2009 145,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded and worn

slight wear in steering and suspension bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2008 138,513 miles

p/steering pump noisy. slight p/steering leak from steering rack area.

wipers smearing and juddering. n/s headlamp aim weak. exhaust blow from centre silencer joint and manifold flexi. fuel filter heavily corroded. rear axle bushes perished cracked and worn.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 131,627 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 131,627 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low

front number plate cracked

rear pads low ?

slight blow on exhaust centre box , exhaust tailpipe bracket broken & minor blow from manifold area

slight smear on wipers

Pass 9 Dec 2006 124,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 117,061 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 117,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

top engine mounting split

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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M447 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M447 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 M447 TFC registered?

M447 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M447 TFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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