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M549 JPG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,252 mi
Last recorded171,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 JPG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 171,252 miles

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch stiff.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 171,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch stiff.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 170,776 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on n/s/r chassis

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

o/s headlamp main beam aimed low

Fail 23 Oct 2012 170,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on n/s/r chassis

n/s/r wheel slightly out of shape

o/s headlamp main beam aimed low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 164,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

long handbrake travel

rear wiper split

some wear to front discs

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2010 158,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 30 Dec 2009 156,362 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 156,362 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

slight damage to both front indicator lens

small chips in front screen

Pass 25 Jul 2007 150,682 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

perishing to n/s/r tyre

some binding to n/s/r brake

sureface corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail

Fail 25 Jul 2007 150,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

perishing to n/s/r tyre

some binding to n/s/r brake

sureface corrosion n/s/r chassis member

Pass 7 Jul 2006 145,819 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 145,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M549 JPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M549 JPG, 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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M549 JPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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