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M528 CAF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,239 mi
Last recorded102,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM528 CAF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 102,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF Track Rod Ball Joint has rubber boot split but no play - advise only

OSF Drop Link has rubber boot split but no play in joint - advise only

OSR Bump Stop inside the coil spring insecure and detached from original location

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split - suggest replacement

Unable to inspect spare tyre and boot as fully loaded

Fail 28 Jan 2011 96,427 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine Coolant close to min level - suggest top up

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF Track Rod Ball Joint has rubber boot split but no play - advise only

OSF Drop Link has rubber boot split but no play in joint - advise only

OSR Bump Stop inside the coil spring insecure and detached from original location

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split - suggest replacement

Unable to inspect spare tyre and boot as fully loaded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r bump stop adrift

Pass 3 Feb 2009 89,235 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 86,547 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 85,627 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 85,627 miles

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

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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M528 CAF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M528 CAF, 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 M528 CAF registered?

M528 CAF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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