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M558 ACK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 ACK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 148,691 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

both top strut mounts getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front and rear brake backplates getting corroded

front flexes getting perished

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

fuel filter getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

nearside rear seatbelt lock outer cover damaged but not affecting operation

rear suspension beam bushes getting worn

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 148,691 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)

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

both top strut mounts getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front and rear brake backplates getting corroded

front flexes getting perished

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

fuel filter getting corroded

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

nearside rear seatbelt lock outer cover damaged but not affecting operation

rear suspension beam bushes getting worn

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 147,236 miles

front subframe mounting bushes getting worn

front wishbone bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear discs getting corroded and worn

rear number plate laminates getting separated

some corrosion offside front floor

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 147,236 miles

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

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

front subframe mounting bushes getting worn

front wishbone bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear discs getting corroded and worn

rear number plate laminates getting separated

some corrosion offside front floor

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 146,868 miles

both front wishbone bushes getting worn

exhaust getting corroded

front subframe bushes getting worn

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear beam bushes getting worn

some damage nearside seatbelt lock outer cover

some play both top strut mounts

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 146,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wishbone bushes getting worn

exhaust getting corroded

front subframe bushes getting worn

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear beam bushes getting worn

some damage nearside seatbelt lock outer cover

some play both top strut mounts

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 146,072 miles

exhaust system getting corroded

front flexes getting perished

front subframe rear bushes getting perished

rear subframe front bushes getting worn

some play steering rack

some play top strut mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2009 138,250 miles

exhaust system getting corroded

nearside rear seatbelt lock cover damaged but not affecting operation

rear beam front bushes getting worn

small chip offside windscreen

some play steering rack

Pass 6 May 2008 129,840 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside c.v boot getting perished

nearside rear seatbelt outer lock cover damaged but still effective

rear beam front bushes getting worn

rear section of exhaust getting corroded

small chip offside windscreen

some play both front wishbone front bushes

some play both top strut mounts

some play steering rack

Pass 11 May 2007 117,167 miles

nearside seatbelt lock cover damaged but not affecting operation

both front flexes getting perished

front discs getting corroded

nearside rear tyre outer edge getting low

rear exhaust support brackets badly corroded

rear subframe front mounting bushes getting worn

small chip offside windscreen

some play nearside front drop link

Pass 9 May 2006 104,307 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate laminates seperating

some damage n/s rear seatbelt lock

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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M558 ACK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M558 ACK, 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 M558 ACK registered?

M558 ACK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M558 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M558 ACK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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