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M525 GAP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 GAP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 104,928 miles

front discs starting to corrode

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

petrol flap missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 104,928 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs starting to corrode

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

petrol flap missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,756 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 102,233 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 102,232 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 101,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

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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M525 GAP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M525 GAP, 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 M525 GAP registered?

M525 GAP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M525 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 GAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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