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M530 SCK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,982 mi
Last recorded199,982 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 SCK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 199,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 193,365 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 193,365 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has inside edge wear

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 186,985 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 179,506 miles

offside front tyre very,very close to the legal limit.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 172,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 164,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 156,351 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 156,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 149,812 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 149,812 miles

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

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

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

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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M530 SCK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc 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 M530 SCK, 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

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What year was M530 SCK registered?

M530 SCK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M530 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M530 SCK 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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