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M631 GPG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,151 mi
Last recorded174,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM631 GPG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 174,151 miles

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

Oil leak

body damage nearside.

engine burning oil.

front brake getting low.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 174,151 miles

Oil leak

body damage nearside.

engine burning oil.

front brake getting low.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 169,923 miles

Oil leak

Some slight play in steering rack

Suspect front brake pads wearing low

stoplamp bulb failer light on but light ok.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 169,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Some slight play in steering rack

Suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 160,808 miles

body damage nearside.

brakes squeaking recommend inspection.

oil leak.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 160,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

body damage nearside.

brakes squeaking recommend inspection.

oil leak.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 153,241 miles

Exhaust mounting deterioating

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 153,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust mounting deterioating

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 146,274 miles

o/s rear brake disc deteriorating

o/s rear light lense deteriorating

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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M631 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M631 GPG, 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 M631 GPG registered?

M631 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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