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M461 OBH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,939 mi
Last recorded123,939 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 OBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,939 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2017 123,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/split.

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

Oil leak Considerable oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 123,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/split.

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

Oil leak Considerable oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,939 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,943 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 120,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 116,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 116,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,405 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 111,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,996 miles

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

slight play on steering rack.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 98,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 83,801 miles

Offside 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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M461 OBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M461 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 M461 OBH registered?

M461 OBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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