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M506 VOO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,537 mi
Last recorded176,537 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM506 VOO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 176,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from cam shaft area

Pass 14 Sep 2012 176,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from cam shaft area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 172,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 166,299 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 161,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear number plates in poor condition

both front brake flexes splitting

n/s/r shock absorber dust gaurd in poor condition

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 161,184 miles

both front and rear number plates in poor condition

both front brake flexes splitting

n/s/r shock absorber dust gaurd in poor condition

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 152,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 145,356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 137,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 137,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 130,281 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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M506 VOO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M506 VOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M506 VOO?

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What year was M506 VOO registered?

M506 VOO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M506 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M506 VOO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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