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M459 FDU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,242 mi
Last recorded154,242 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 FDU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 154,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 154,237 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 154,237 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 148,476 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease.

both front tyres slightly perished.

both rear brake discs slightly scored.

nearside front side light slightly dim.

nearside front wiper blade split.

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 144,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 147,703 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 145,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn low inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 141,592 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 141,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 134,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 134,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M459 FDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc 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 M459 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 M459 FDU registered?

M459 FDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 September 1994.

Is M459 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M459 FDU 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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