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M503 ROS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

168,201 mi
Last recorded168,201 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 ROS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 168,201 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 168,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 164,254 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 164,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 161,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 161,843 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 156,361 miles

3childrens seates fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 May 2012 156,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 151,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 151,588 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 148,264 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 148,264 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 144,184 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

slight blow from middle section

Pass 15 Jul 2008 131,563 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 139,726 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 121,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,768 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 111,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 111,043 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2005 97,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 97,270 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
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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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The MOT history for M503 ROS shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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