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M590 SWJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM590 SWJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 141,295 miles

auxillary belt in poor condition!

n/s/f door mirror damaged!

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged!

Fail 17 Aug 2009 141,295 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged!

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged!

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

auxillary belt in poor condition!

Pass 14 Aug 2008 135,163 miles

n/s/f steering rack slight insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear xhaust bracket corroding!

Fail 14 Aug 2008 135,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f steering rack slight insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear xhaust bracket corroding!

Pass 8 Aug 2007 127,413 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 127,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear xhaust mounting corroded.

Slight play n/s/f linl arm ball joint

Slight play o/s/f steering rack tie bar.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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M590 SWJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M590 SWJ, 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 M590 SWJ registered?

M590 SWJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M590 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M590 SWJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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