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M641 GPG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

283,801 mi
Last recorded283,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM641 GPG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 283,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 283,001 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 283,001 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 272,129 miles

Central Front oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2016 260,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak from underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 250,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 239,506 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 239,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 239,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 226,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 226,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

accelerator stiff to operate

Pass 1 Aug 2012 210,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 195,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight deterioration of O/S front tyre inner sidewall

Very small crack N/S front indicator lense

Pass 21 Jul 2010 184,920 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 177,371 miles

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

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

both front inner steering arm have play not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2008 166,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 166,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 157,544 miles

Engine starting to emit smoke on idle over a period of time

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 143,442 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 134,314 miles

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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M641 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M641 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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M641 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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