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M497 PNM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,606 mi
Last recorded110,606 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 PNM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 110,606 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 110,481 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 154,607 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 154,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M497 PNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M497 PNM, 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 M497 PNM registered?

M497 PNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M497 PNM safe to buy?

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