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M459 FFP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 FFP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 141,175 miles

Front Both sides wiper rubber split.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Centre brake light not working.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 141,160 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Both sides wiper rubber split.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Centre brake light not working.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 134,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 118,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,937 miles

both rear subframe bushes perishing

damage to front registration plate

offside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

slight judder nearside reasr foot brake

some brake pedal travel

upper engine stabilizer bush torn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear subframe bushes perishing

damage to front registration plate

fanbelt perishing

offside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

slight judder nearside reasr foot brake

some brake pedal travel

upper engine stabilizer bush torn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,330 miles

crack to fornt number plate

n/s headlight aim beam pattern weakening

rear subframe bushes heavily perished

slight front brake judder

slight steering rod/rack play

Fail 19 Apr 2011 106,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crack to fornt number plate

n/s headlight aim beam pattern weakening

rear subframe bushes heavily perished

slight front brake judder

slight steering rod/rack play

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,983 miles

nearside front wishbone bushes weakening

rear subframe bushes perishing especially nearside

slight nearside and offside steering rack/rod play

some damage to front registartion plate

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,631 miles

front wishbones bushes seperating

offside front lock stop pad missing

rear subframe bushes perishing

slight front brake judder

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,671 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit - recommend replace

engine stabiliser bush split

o/s/f wishbone inner bushes separating

rear subframe bushes heavily perished

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,360 miles

offside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

rear registration plate delaminating

rear subframe front bushes perishing

some steering rack play

Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine stabilizer bush u/s.

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 FFP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M459 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

M459 FFP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M459 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M459 FFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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