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M574 HDU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,892 mi
Last recorded162,892 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 HDU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 162,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

centre brake light notb working

front anti roll bar link bar rubbers split,both sides

Fail 18 Oct 2011 162,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

centre brake light notb working

front anti roll bar link bar rubbers split,both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2010 157,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2010 157,578 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 147,420 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lens slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2008 139,233 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 139,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 136,976 miles

rear bumper mountings rusty

screen damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2008 136,968 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

high level stop light not working

rear bumper mountings rusty

screen damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 131,781 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 131,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 126,056 miles

rear bumper mountings very rusty.

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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M574 HDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M574 HDU, 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 M574 HDU registered?

M574 HDU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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