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M457 PJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 PJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,939 miles

Abs light went out but did flash on again, suspect a fault

Both headlamp patterns poor

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Front coil springs corroded and weakened front appears low

Front number plate damaged

Front number plate deteriorated

O/s/r seat belt buckle incomplete

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some freeplay to both inner steering rack joints

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both headlamp patterns poor

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Front coil springs corroded and weakened front appears low

Front number plate damaged

Front number plate deteriorated

O/s/r seat belt buckle incomplete

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight drag t o/s/r brake

Some freeplay to both inner steering rack joints

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,453 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear bumper supports

Both front outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Both front suspension antiroll bar link dust covers deteriorating

Corrosion and light scoring to o/s/r brake disc

Corrosion to front suspension components and hubs

General corrosion to rear exhaust pipe

O/s/r seat belt buckle release button missing

Some uneven application to rear brakes, o/s/r low effort for model

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,854 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advanced corrosion to rear bumper support and front shock absorbers bodies

both outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

fuel cap seal poor

o/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Advanced corrosion to rear bumper supports

Feul cap seal poor

O/s/r seat belt buckle damaged

O/s/r service brake low for model, some corrosion to disc faces

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

Rear exhaust pipe and mountings deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers weak operation

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,781 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 78,781 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,397 miles

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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M457 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M457 PJO, 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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M457 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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