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M56 ACK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 ACK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,634 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 118,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,243 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 114,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 112,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,898 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 109,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 106,558 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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M56 ACK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M56 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M56 ACK registered?

M56 ACK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M56 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 ACK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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