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M595 XSX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 XSX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 48,504 miles

advise nearside front brake caliper showing signs of sticking on .?but not sticking on at time of test

Fail 2 May 2012 48,316 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise nearside front brake caliper showing signs of sticking on ?but not sticking on at time of test

Pass 6 May 2011 42,905 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating/debonding

fuel filter corroding

movement in offside front droplink

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front wiper torn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low on edge

rear disc slightly corroded

rear washer inop

slight front brake imbalance and nearside fluctuating

tailpipe corroding and pipe at hanger(rear)deteriating

Fail 3 May 2011 42,905 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating/debonding

fuel filter corroding

middle exhaust box blowing at top

movement in offside front droplink

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front wiper torn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low on edge

rear disc slightly corroded

rear washer inop

slight front brake imbalance and nearside fluctuating

tailpipe corroding and pipe at hanger(rear)deteriating

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,172 miles

n/s/f play at bottom ball joint

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f play at bottom ball joint

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,221 miles

n/s/f cv boot cracked/perished

o/s/r,n/s/r axle bushes perished

rear reg plate corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2008 28,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f cv boot cracked/perished

o/s/r,n/s/r axle bushes perished

rear reg plate corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,247 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 22,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 13,942 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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M595 XSX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M595 XSX, 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 M595 XSX registered?

M595 XSX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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