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M630 EVL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,309 mi
Last recorded136,309 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM630 EVL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2008 136,309 miles

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

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

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

both front springs corroded

both head lamp aims on upper limit

both rear tyres perrished + near side has a nail in it

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

hand brake travel

movement in steering rack

off side wiper arm in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

sill trims fitted

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 21 Nov 2007 132,221 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 132,221 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,offside front tyre perished,slight wear on front discs,rear tyres perished,

outer sills covered,dents & scratches on bodywork,both track rod end dust covers split,slight play in steering rack,

slight exhaust leak from rear/exhaust system corroded,nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 128,181 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 128,181 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front flexi brake hose heavily perished

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2005 124,160 miles

cv boots perished †exhaust rusty/blowing at rear

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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M630 EVL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M630 EVL, 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 M630 EVL registered?

M630 EVL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M630 EVL safe to buy?

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