MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,885 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust system starting to corrode
scratches to windscreen
slight chips to windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust system starting to corrode
scratches to windscreen
slight chips to windscreen
Nail in nearside rear tyre
damage to front number plate
exhaust system starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s roof trim adrift
o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
slight scratches and chips to windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
damage to front number plate
exhaust system starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s roof trim adrift
o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
slight scratches and chips to windscreen
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and starting to crack and perish
exhaust system starting to corrode
front brake discs starting to pit
front number plate brockern
o/s/f track rod end rubber split
slight play in steering rack
slight scratches to windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and starting to crack and perish
exhaust system starting to corrode
front brake discs starting to pit
front number plate brockern
o/s/f track rod end rubber split
rear brake pads on limit
slight play in steering rack
slight scratches to windscreen
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel filter rusting
sill covers fitted
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel filter rusting
sill covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M480 FDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M480 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 M480 FDU registered?
M480 FDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 September 1994.
Is M480 FDU safe to buy?
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