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M524 AGT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,043 mi
Last recorded161,043 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 AGT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,043 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 161,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 144,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,723 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,115 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 85,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 84,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 75,336 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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M524 AGT 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 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 M524 AGT, 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 M524 AGT?

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What year was M524 AGT registered?

M524 AGT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M524 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M524 AGT 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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