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M578 YVG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,739 mi
Last recorded250,739 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 YVG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 250,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear off exhaust broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Oct 2018 244,344 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler neck to tank joint very deteriorated but no signs of leakage at time of test.

rear exhaust mounting bracket very corroded and weakened but still secure at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 244,092 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern, (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shields are insecure!.

fuel filler neck to tank joint very deteriorated but no signs of leakage at time of test.

rear exhaust mounting bracket very corroded and weakened but still secure at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 237,484 miles

fuel filler flange corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met ajustment or repair may be required

Fail 23 Oct 2017 237,472 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler flange corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency only just met ajustment or repair may be required

Pass 21 Oct 2016 231,279 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

both rear and nearside front tyres have wear to the inner edges

fuel filler neck clamp has heavy corrosion

offside and nearside rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 225,537 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside headlights slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake disc has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 220,936 miles

Both headlight pattons are poor.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 215,630 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 215,629 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 211,268 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2011 204,254 miles

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2010 199,769 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 199,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 188,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 183,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 176,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 164,829 miles

Rear exhaust mount is corroded and thin.

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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M578 YVG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M578 YVG, 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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M578 YVG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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