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M601 MNE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,614 mi
Last recorded108,614 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 MNE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front and intermediate sections (7.1.2)

Lenses crazed on both taillight clusters but light output ok and still visible from a distance

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked but not showing white light to rear. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 108,614 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Clamp corroded on fuel filler neck joint with tank.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front and intermediate sections (7.1.2)

Lenses crazed on both taillight clusters but light output ok and still visible from a distance

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked but not showing white light to rear. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,082 miles

Clamp corroded on fuel filler pipe at joint with tank but no evidence of leakage.

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

Lenses crazed on both tailight clusters bu not substantially affecting light output.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside brakelight and rear indiciator lenses cracked.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 105,082 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Clamp corroded on fuel filler pipe at joint with tank but no evidence of leakage.

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

Lenses crazed on both tailight clusters bu not substantially affecting light output.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside brakelight and rear indiciator lenses cracked.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,153 miles

Clamp corroded on fueltank inlet pipe.

Lower section of offside front wing corroded where it meets the bumper.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,903 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter and bracket corroded

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,903 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre section of exhaust corroded

fuel filter and bracket corroded

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,230 miles

Lenses on both tail-lights crazed but not adversely affecting output(brightness).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Signs of corrosion in offside front wing.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,230 miles

Lenses on both tail-lights crazed but not adversely affecting output(brightness).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Signs of corrosion in offside front wing.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,478 miles

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

Rear light lenses all faded(nearside indicator lens cracked)but still showing the right colour and brightness.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen slightly marked and lamination failing around lower edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at ends but still clearing water from swept zone.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,333 miles

Nearside rear indicator/brakelight lens cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside washer jet slightly misaligned but still providing sufficient fluid to clear swept zone.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 95,333 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear indicator/brakelight lens cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside washer jet slightly misaligned but still providing sufficient fluid to clear swept zone.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 90,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake application just ok on brake test

front numberplate cracked

rear numberplate showing signs of age

slight damage to nearside rear upper light cluster

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,020 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear service brake application just ok on brake test

front numberplate cracked

rear numberplate showing signs of age

slight damage to nearside rear upper light cluster

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,697 miles

Backing slightly deteriorated on rear numberplate and front numberplate cracked.Nearside brakelight lens cracked.

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,997 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FLASHER LENS CRACKED.FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND BACKING BEGINNING TO SEPARATE ON REAR.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 72,778 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 72,778 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING. NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. REAR NUMBER PLATE SEPARATION FROM BACKING. OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M601 MNE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M601 MNE, 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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M601 MNE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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