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M562 CGN

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,737 mi
Last recorded199,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 CGN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 199,737 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 199,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 191,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 191,682 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 180,799 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 180,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 160,720 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 160,678 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 153,702 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 153,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 145,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 145,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres low inner edges

thottle cable stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2005 137,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil leak

engine overheating and loosing water

n/s/r tyre uneaven wear

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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M562 CGN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M562 CGN, 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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M562 CGN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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