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M507 FAD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,622 mi
Last recorded227,622 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM507 FAD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 227,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 217,139 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 217,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 208,256 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 208,256 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 199,172 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 189,822 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 189,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2010
Fail 8 Dec 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 170,176 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 170,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 160,451 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 150,564 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 150,564 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 140,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 129,978 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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M507 FAD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M507 FAD, 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 M507 FAD registered?

M507 FAD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M507 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M507 FAD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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