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M458 OBH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,536 mi
Last recorded130,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 OBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 130,344 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 129,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 129,230 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 127,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 124,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear cross member bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 124,334 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear cross member bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2012 121,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 116,637 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

CRACK IN N/S/F SIDE LIGHT LENS

CRACK IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

EXHAUST RUSTED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 19 May 2010 116,622 miles

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

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

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

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

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

CRACK IN N/S/F SIDE LIGHT LENS

CRACK IN O/S/F HEADLIGHT LENS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

EXHAUST RUSTED

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2MM

O/S/F CV BOOT PERISHED

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 29 May 2009 114,439 miles

lens cracked off side head lamp

slight cracking both front bake hoses

Fail 29 May 2009 114,439 miles

lens cracked off side head lamp

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

slight cracking both front bake hoses

Pass 4 Jun 2008 111,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 108,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 104,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 OBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M458 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

M458 OBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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