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M688 XNM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 XNM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 123,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 119,589 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 119,589 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 114,919 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 114,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 109,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 109,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,717 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN NEAR LIMITS

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES NEAR LIMITS

Pass 19 Jul 2005 97,679 miles

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 XNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XNM, 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 M688 XNM registered?

M688 XNM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M688 XNM safe to buy?

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