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M574 UUM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,859 mi
Last recorded152,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 UUM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 152,859 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.205/50/16

rear exhaust mount corroded away

Fail 4 Jul 2012 152,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.205/50/16

rear exhaust mount corroded away

Pass 12 Jul 2011 143,744 miles

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

emissions struggled to meet limits

nearside front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside rear tyre worn inner tread

oil leak

rear light lenses have been tin ted

slight misting of oil around offside front shock absorber

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Jul 2010 136,948 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 136,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 133,540 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 133,532 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 130,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 130,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 128,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 126,000 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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M574 UUM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

M574 UUM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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