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M536 PJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,885 mi
Last recorded199,885 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM536 PJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 199,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 191,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 191,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel filter is badly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 186,342 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 186,342 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 185,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 183,704 miles

exhaust and mounts beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear shock absorber rubber covers split

Fail 18 Jun 2016 183,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust and mounts beginning to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear shock absorber rubber covers split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 183,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 181,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 176,205 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 174,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 171,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 168,337 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 168,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate lights going dull

Pass 16 Oct 2008 165,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 163,182 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 163,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 158,071 miles

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

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

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

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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M536 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M536 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 M536 PJO registered?

M536 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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