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M615 FWV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,295 mi
Last recorded123,295 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM615 FWV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,295 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 123,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 123,295 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,295 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 123,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 120,151 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 120,093 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,236 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 115,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,186 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 107,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,825 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 89,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 81,495 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,269 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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M615 FWV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 M615 FWV, 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 M615 FWV registered?

M615 FWV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M615 FWV shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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