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M648 MRJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,745 mi
Last recorded270,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 MRJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 270,745 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all light lens deteriorated

general corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2015 270,737 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all light lens deteriorated

general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 260,567 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2014 260,538 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 254,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general corrosion

nearside front indicator damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 246,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

general corrosion

offside door strap

Pass 14 Sep 2011 240,188 miles

drivers door check strap noisey

front brake disc slightly rusty

hard to select gears

nearside front indicator lens damaged

rear light lenses faded

rear suspension bushes bonding starting to part

Pass 10 Sep 2010 233,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 227,428 miles

advise front brake disc rusty on edges

drivers door check strap noisey

movement in offside front antiroll bar link

nut missing from exhaust clamp/rear exhaust bracket deterorated

Pass 8 Sep 2008 221,362 miles

both rear tyres close to limits and perished

cuts on nearside front and offside front tyres

drivers door check strap noisey

engine steady bar rubbers worn (under bonnet)

front brake disc corroded especially on inside edge

nut missing off exhaust clamp bolt

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front outer cv boot has a pin hole through the rubber (grease just starting to weap out)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2008 221,324 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to limits and perished

cuts on nearside front tyre

drivers door check strap noisey

engine steady bar rubbers worn (under bonnet)

front brake disc corroded especially on inside edge

nearside rear wheel trim cutting into tyre

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front outer cv boot has a pin hole through the rubber (grease just starting to weap out)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2007 214,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 214,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 207,736 miles

ADVISE CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE †ADVISE REAR BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS LOOSE †ADVISE DRIVESHAFT BOOT LEAKING

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 207,736 miles

ADVISE CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE †ADVISE REAR BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS LOOSE †ADVISE DRIVESHAFT BOOT LEAKING

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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M648 MRJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M648 MRJ, 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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M648 MRJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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