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M617 XOR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 XOR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 131,889 miles

advanced movement in o/s/f ball joint just passed time of test

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust rusting

front tyres wearing on edges

heavy age cracking to front flexi hoses

movement in rear axle buhes

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side door mirror broken

Fail 26 Aug 2008 107,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 99,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low - o/s/r brake disc lightly scored.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 99,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low - o/s/r brake disc lightly scored.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 83,729 miles

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

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

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

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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M617 XOR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M617 XOR, 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 M617 XOR registered?

M617 XOR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M617 XOR safe to buy?

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