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M552 BLL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM552 BLL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 169,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 169,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 168,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 168,123 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 167,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 167,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 166,098 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 166,097 miles

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 164,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 4 Nov 2014 164,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 9 Oct 2013 161,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside tie rod

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 9 Oct 2013 161,934 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside tie rod

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 18 Oct 2012 160,163 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes perishing/cracked

both rear lamp lenses faded/dirty

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 160,163 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perishing/cracked

both rear lamp lenses faded/dirty

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 157,489 miles

All rear light unit are faded

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

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubber split, but no play in the joint

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside head light wiper arm broken

Oil leak from the Auto gear box

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Top engine mounting bushs cracked

stone chip in Offside front indicator unit

Fail 19 Oct 2011 157,222 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 151,736 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 148,539 miles

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT TWISTED

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

O/F/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 22 Oct 2008 144,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 141,047 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 141,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 134,501 miles

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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M552 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M552 BLL, 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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M552 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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