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M678 TJN

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,557 mi
Last recorded118,557 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 TJN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 118,557 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust repaired with minor leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,557 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,557 miles

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

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

clutch anti slip wearing smooth

Fail 5 Jul 2014 118,557 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

clutch anti slip wearing smooth

Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,837 miles

service light "ON" on dash

Fail 24 Jun 2013 112,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

service light "ON" on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,101 miles

service light "ON"

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,809 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

service light "ON"

Pass 12 Jun 2011 103,066 miles

slight play in off side inner rack end

Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,929 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 97,929 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,625 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 78,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TJN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TJN, 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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M678 TJN is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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