MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
engine management/ lamba lamp on
engine oil level close to minimum
n/s/r suspension creaking/squeaking
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play column u/j at rack (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
engine management/ lamba lamp on
engine oil level close to minimum
n/s/r suspension creaking/squeaking
slight rear brake imbalance
3 child seats in fitted in car
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
outer sill covers fitted can not fully inspect for corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
3 child seats in fitted in car
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
outer sill covers fitted can not fully inspect for corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3childrens seates fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
3childrens seates fitted
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
rear no plate starting to fade
slight blow from middle section
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
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M503 ROS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 M503 ROS, 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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M503 ROS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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