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M601 PCW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,355 mi
Last recorded156,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 PCW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 156,355 miles

both rear lenses cracked and getting discoloured

exhaust system and support brackets getting corroded and pitted

front and rear discs getting corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre getting low

poor image both headlamps

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear subframe bushes getting worn

small hole nearside c.v boot

some free play at brake pedal

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2008 156,176 miles

small hole nearside c.v boot

slight play both top strut mounts

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

child seat fitted to nearside rear only lock checked

exhaust rear support brackets getting corroded

rear beam front bushes getting worn

rear discs getting corroded

rear pads getting low

some corrosion offside front door skin and offside front wing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 151,668 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 151,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexis getting perished

both front struts getting corroded

o/s front anti roll bar drop link gaiters split

rear discs getting corroded

rear exhaust getting corroded

rear sub frame front bushs getting perished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 147,820 miles

both front struts showing signs of corrosion

centre and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

front flexes getting perished

front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished

poor image offside headlamp

rear exhaust support brackets getting corroded

rear subframe front mounting bushes getting worn

rear wiper blade split

some play offside anti roll link

top strut mounts getting perished

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 PCW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCW, 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 M601 PCW registered?

M601 PCW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M601 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M601 PCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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