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M627 SWR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,430 mi
Last recorded192,430 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM627 SWR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 192,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 192,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 188,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 188,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 179,288 miles

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

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

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

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

near/ and /off /side rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tyres walls no enough to fail test

Fail 15 Jan 2010 179,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

near/ and /off /side rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tyres walls no enough to fail test

Pass 28 Jan 2009 173,549 miles

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired with wire to test standard

unable to test condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 173,505 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired with wire to test standard

unable to test condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 168,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 168,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 154,933 miles

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

Small cut in offside CV boot.

Some corrosion to both rear discs.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 142,457 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M627 SWR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M627 SWR, 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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M627 SWR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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