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M585 JPG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,098 mi
Last recorded160,098 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 JPG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 160,098 miles

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

O/S Front tyre has slight cuts in side wall

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 160,098 miles

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

O/S Front tyre has slight cuts in side wall

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 150,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 150,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 143,112 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 137,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 137,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 128,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front brake hoses heavily perrished < advise replacement >

both front wish bones rubbers perrished

exhaust corroded

movement in steering rack

oil around power steering rack

rear brakes noisy < parking brake >

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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M585 JPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M585 JPG, 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 M585 JPG registered?

M585 JPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M585 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M585 JPG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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