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M508 CVL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,683 mi
Last recorded181,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 CVL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 181,683 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 181,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 176,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 113,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 171,862 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 167,577 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 167,577 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 155,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 155,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 142,624 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 142,624 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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M508 CVL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M508 CVL, 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 M508 CVL registered?

M508 CVL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M508 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M508 CVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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