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M520 PJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,638 mi
Last recorded134,638 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 PJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 134,638 miles

both rear flexie hoses coroded slightly

exhaust system coroded slightly

front pads getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2009 134,638 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear flexie hoses coroded slightly

exhaust system coroded slightly

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 131,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 128,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 125,182 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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M520 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M520 PJO, 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 M520 PJO registered?

M520 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M520 PJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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