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M486 XCL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,722 mi
Last recorded183,722 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 XCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 183,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit lense deteriorated and light output is just ok

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower inner wing area corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light unit lense is deteriorated but light out put is just ok

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has an oil leak

fuel filler neck lower fixing clamp corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 183,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit lense deteriorated and light output is just ok

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower inner wing area corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light unit lense is deteriorated but light out put is just ok

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has an oil leak

fuel filler neck lower fixing clamp corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 179,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chip in window screen out of drivers veiw

powersteering rack has a slight oil seepage

Fail 8 Sep 2014 179,241 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chip in window screen out of drivers veiw

powersteering rack has a slight oil seepage

Pass 5 Sep 2013 170,429 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded near suspension and towbar mounting points not yet holed

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 170,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

engine oil level low

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded near suspension and towbar mounting points not yet holed

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 161,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2.5mm

couldnt see brake linnings for wear

fuel tank to neck joiner deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r of vehicle starting to corrode

washer bottle low fluid light on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 161,172 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2.5mm

couldnt see brake linnings for wear

fuel tank to neck joiner deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r of vehicle starting to corrode

washer bottle low fluid light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 150,762 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cutting off on inside

Fail 31 Aug 2011 150,722 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cutting off on inside

rear wiper blade deteriorating

windscreen washer motor insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 141,496 miles

1/ rear number plate becoming insecure 2/ slight crack in o/s/r light lens

Pass 9 Sep 2009 135,066 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 135,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 129,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 125,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 121,133 miles

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M486 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M486 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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M486 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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