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M598 UKJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,296 mi
Last recorded154,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 UKJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 154,296 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion to rear chassis

offside trac rod end boot split

tempoary repair rear exhaust hanger

Fail 14 Jun 2010 154,296 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pedal anti slip worn

corrosion to rear chassis

offside trac rod end boot split

tempoary repair rear exhaust hanger

Pass 8 Jun 2009 146,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

baby seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 2 Jun 2009 146,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank filler neck connector clamp corroded.

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

Rear cross member mounts corroded.

Pass 31 May 2008 138,670 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the outer edges

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside front cv boot starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2007 131,519 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 131,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2007 131,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 122,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 122,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M598 UKJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M598 UKJ, 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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M598 UKJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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