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M546 YSL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,425 mi
Last recorded152,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 YSL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 152,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine leaking oil

Fail 5 Aug 2009 152,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,934 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 140,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 140,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 140,283 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 137,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 136,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 136,517 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

o/s/f door pillar cracked at check strap mounting

oil leak at n/s underneath of engine

tail gate struts not lifting

timing belt due?

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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M546 YSL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M546 YSL, 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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M546 YSL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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