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M552 SUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,906 mi
Last recorded118,906 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM552 SUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,906 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,905 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)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on nearside chassi and crossmember

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil on steering rack

slight play on both side steering arm

Fail 19 Nov 2012 115,732 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

condensation on dipstick

corrosion on nearside chassi and crossmember

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

oil leak

oil on steering rack

slight play on both side steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mud flap insecure

oil leak

slight play on both front steering arms

Fail 24 Nov 2010 109,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both rear flexible brake hose ferrules

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to separate

rear number plate slight deterioration

slight misting of oil offside front shock absorber

slight play nearside lower ball joint

slight play offside rack end

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,132 miles

corrosion to both rear flexible brake hose ferrules

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to separate

rear number plate slight deterioration

slight misting of oil offside front shock absorber

slight play nearside lower ball joint

slight play offside rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,622 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 102,622 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,632 miles

center brake light inop

rear trailing/swinging arm bushes showing signs of seperating

slight play in steering rack pivots

steering rack showing signs of leeking

Fail 29 Nov 2007 97,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

center brake light inop

rear trailing/swinging arm bushes showing signs of seperating

slight play in steering rack pivots

steering rack showing signs of leeking

Pass 20 Nov 2006 93,001 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

off side front brake makes noise in reverse needs further investigation

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 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SUD, 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 M552 SUD registered?

M552 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 September 1994.

Is M552 SUD safe to buy?

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