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M678 SWR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,340 mi
Last recorded122,340 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 SWR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 119,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,253 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 117,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 115,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 112,863 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 108,951 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine mil lamp on

nearside and offside front antiroll bar link rods rubber gators deteriated

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2007 108,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine mil lamp on

nearside and offside front antiroll bar link rods rubber gators deteriated

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,477 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 101,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

engine malfunction light on

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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M678 SWR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M678 SWR, 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 M678 SWR registered?

M678 SWR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M678 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M678 SWR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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