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M587 TMF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,898 mi
Last recorded111,898 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 TMF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 111,898 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 111,686 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 100,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,903 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,595 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 May 2009 91,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 May 2008 86,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 May 2007 79,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 79,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 79,361 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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M587 TMF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc 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 M587 TMF, 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 M587 TMF registered?

M587 TMF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M587 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M587 TMF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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