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M450 ALT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 ALT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,286 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jun 2013 106,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2012 105,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 104,397 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight play on rack ball joints

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,313 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

top eng mtn split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,420 miles

Strong Adv: N/S/R Tyre perished badly

Pass 29 May 2008 88,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 85,915 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,369 miles

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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M450 ALT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M450 ALT, 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 M450 ALT registered?

M450 ALT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M450 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M450 ALT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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