MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres inner edges badly worn
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres inner edges badly worn
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front discs surface rust
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front discs surface rust
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/rear o/s/rear shocker protective gaiters split
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/rear o/s/rear shocker protective gaiters split
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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M485 UTU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 M485 UTU, 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 M485 UTU registered?
M485 UTU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M485 UTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M485 UTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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