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M688 OJM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,113 mi
Last recorded121,113 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 OJM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 121,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly delaminated

nearside front drop link upper and lower dust covers split

offside front drop link upper dust cover split

Fail 13 Aug 2010 121,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly delaminated

nearside front drop link upper and lower dust covers split

offside front drop link upper dust cover split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 112,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 105,979 miles

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

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

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,979 miles

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 21 Sep 2007 103,476 miles

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

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 21 Sep 2007 103,476 miles

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,444 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 15 Sep 2006 99,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2005 94,721 miles

exhaust system deteriating. †some wear suspension etc

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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M688 OJM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M688 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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M688 OJM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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