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M640 GPG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 GPG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 145,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 143,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 138,626 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 135,780 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 135,720 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 132,129 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 132,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 129,381 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 129,381 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 126,649 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2009 118,973 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to rear bumper mountings

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2008 118,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 118,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,189 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 100,851 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 100,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M640 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M640 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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M640 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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