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M673 SFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,818 mi
Last recorded187,818 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM673 SFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 187,818 miles

oil leak os of engine

slight play ns front steering side rod ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2008 187,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak os of engine

slight play ns front steering side rod ball joint

Pass 9 Nov 2007 176,477 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 169,364 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 169,364 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside of syeering rack

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 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M673 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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What year was M673 SFC registered?

M673 SFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M673 SFC safe to buy?

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