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M458 FDU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,841 mi
Last recorded229,841 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 FDU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 229,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2010 229,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2009 221,973 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 221,968 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 212,701 miles

off-side rack end, slight play.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 212,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off-side rack end, slight play.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 195,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 195,053 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

puncture near-side rear

Pass 22 Sep 2006 182,840 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 182,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 166,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 166,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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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M458 FDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M458 FDU, 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 M458 FDU registered?

M458 FDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M458 FDU safe to buy?

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