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M670 SFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,623 mi
Last recorded196,623 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM670 SFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 196,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded/holed

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing close to cords

odd rear shock absorbers fitted

offside rear bump stop lower plate loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

steering wheel outer cover loose

Fail 21 Sep 2011 196,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded/holed

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing close to cords

odd rear shock absorbers fitted

offside rear bump stop lower plate loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

steering wheel outer cover loose

Pass 2 Sep 2010 185,517 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 185,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 172,850 miles

rear brakes just within performance specs

washer aims poor , rear axle bushes worn / perished , slight leak on n/s rear shock absorb er? , cracking in both front brake flexi' hoses

Pass 1 Aug 2008 167,871 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 162,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 155,982 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 155,982 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust has slight blow.

Fail 28 Jan 2006 155,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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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M670 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M670 SFC, 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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M670 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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