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M673 GVC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,716 mi
Last recorded222,716 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM673 GVC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 222,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 219,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 207,923 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 195,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 180,646 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 180,646 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 162,062 miles

Both near side and off side front wiper blades are splitting. Advise they are replaced.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 146,919 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 146,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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M673 GVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M673 GVC, 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 M673 GVC registered?

M673 GVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M673 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M673 GVC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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