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M636 UEJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM636 UEJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,742 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on rear suspension mounting brackets

corrosion on rear underbody

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on rear suspension mounting brackets

corrosion on rear underbody

Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,742 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on both front hubs and suspension members

corrosion on both rear axle to body mounting brackets

corrosion on both rear wheels

Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on all 4 road wheels

corrosion on both front hubs and suspension members

corrosion on both rear axle to body mounting brackets

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on tow bar / both front struts

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on tow bar / both front struts

Pass 28 Nov 2012 110,672 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on both front shocks

corrosion on left hand front wheel

corrosion on rear suspension members and both rear shocks

Fail 26 Nov 2012 110,671 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on both front shocks

corrosion on left hand front wheel

corrosion on rear suspension members and both rear shocks

Fail 16 Dec 2011 109,326 miles

1.tow bar and chassis corroded.2 under body fuel filter corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,326 miles

1.tow bar and chassis corroded.2 under body fuel filter corroded.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,004 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 108,004 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,348 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 106,348 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,518 miles

1. front number plate damaged 2.corrosion on two front struts by springseats

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 98,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

light perishing on left hand rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2007 98,195 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front number plate damaged

light perishing on left hand rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2006 92,433 miles

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

both number plates faded

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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M636 UEJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M636 UEJ, 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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M636 UEJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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