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M573 VDM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,526 mi
Last recorded163,526 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM573 VDM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 163,526 miles

Both headlight wiper blades u/s.

Chips in windscreen just within M.O.T. limits

N/S/F hub-cap missing.

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

O/S/F brake judder but just within M.O.T. limits.

O/S/R mudflap slightly insicure/broken.

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

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

Rear number plate worn but just O.K. for M.O.T.

Various oil weeps from engine.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 144,266 miles

Both headlight wiper blades u/s & O/S wiper not working.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F hub-cap missing.

N/S/R tyre worn to ware bands & cracking in tread (185/65x15).

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil weep from O/S of engine.

Rear number plate worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 129,600 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 129,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Lambda warning light on on dash.

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread (185/65x15).

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

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

Rear number plate worn.

Water leak from O/S of engine( possibly from behind timming cover).

Pass 12 Dec 2005 120,788 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 120,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Headlamp wiper blades u/s.

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

O/s/F door lock not operating cental locking or alarm correctly.

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

Suspect radiator weeping.

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

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

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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M573 VDM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M573 VDM, 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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M573 VDM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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