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M553 EFE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,683 mi
Last recorded162,683 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 EFE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 162,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

needs tracking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 161,584 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 161,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f/ tyre is worn on outer edge

n/s/r/ tyre is worn on inner edge cracking & has a nail in it

o/s/f/ brake hose is cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2007 157,266 miles

Front tyres wearing outer shoulders, recommend tracking check

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 153,816 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

slight blow from centre exhaust box

travel on footbrake pedal although not excessive

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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M553 EFE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M553 EFE, 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 M553 EFE registered?

M553 EFE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 November 1994.

Is M553 EFE safe to buy?

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