MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play at offside steering rack
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
advise, both rear axle beam bushes showing sighns of age.
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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M491 DLY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M491 DLY, 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 M491 DLY registered?
M491 DLY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 August 1994.
Is M491 DLY safe to buy?
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