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M484 ALT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,625 mi
Last recorded173,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM484 ALT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 173,625 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 168,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 166,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 163,470 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 163,470 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 159,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 159,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn/rear wiper blade slpit

Pass 14 Jul 2006 157,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 157,145 miles

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

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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M484 ALT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M484 ALT, 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 M484 ALT registered?

M484 ALT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M484 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M484 ALT shows 9 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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