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M687 OJM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 OJM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,442 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles loose rear silencer

n/s h/light wiper not parking

rear shockers appear weak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,442 miles

dip beam pattern just visible o/s

n/s/f wiper on headlight will not return to park

oil leak engine bay area and needs topping up to engine

Fail 14 Aug 2013 104,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

dip beam pattern just visible o/s

n/s/f wiper on headlight will not return to park

oil leak engine bay area and needs topping up to engine

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,880 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear light lens starting to deteriorate

nearside front headlamp wiper stuck in upright position

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,817 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 101,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar link arms slight play

rotational noise o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Aug 2010 100,758 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 100,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 98,340 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 98,340 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2008 96,101 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 94,406 miles

head light pattern diffused.

Fail 2 May 2007 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front and rear disc distortion

head light pattern diffused n/s and o/s.

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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M687 OJM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M687 OJM, 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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M687 OJM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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