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M676 GNL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,329 mi
Last recorded147,329 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM676 GNL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 147,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 142,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,664 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 132,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 119,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,660 miles

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorber casings corroded

Exhaust emissions high at first

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2008 114,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorber casings corroded

Exhaust emissions high at first

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 108,347 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front sub-frame rear bushes are worn

both rear axle bushes are worn

both rear tyre walls are cracked and perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 108,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 103,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 103,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake discs slightly worn and scored

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

all tyres slightly worn

front brake hoses deteriated

o/s/f tyre tread has a cut

Pass 6 Sep 2005 96,886 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 96,886 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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M676 GNL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M676 GNL, 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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M676 GNL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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