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M642 UKE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,260 mi
Last recorded169,260 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 UKE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 169,260 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 169,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 161,567 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2005 154,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight cut near side rear tyre outer side wall not down to cords

slight play near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint

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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M642 UKE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M642 UKE, 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 M642 UKE registered?

M642 UKE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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