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M459 XCL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 XCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,317 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,724 miles

Front anti roll bar link boots split.

O/S/R tyre worn at inner edge & becoming perished.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,931 miles

Both front antiroll bar link upper boots split.

N/S handbrake efficiency low.

O/S/R tyre worn & perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,575 miles

Oil leak, OS driveshaft inner seal?? †OSR tyre worn at inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,179 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres have cuts down to cords

fuel filler cap seal out of shape

oil leak

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 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

M459 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M459 XCL safe to buy?

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