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M689 NTT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,517 mi
Last recorded120,517 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 NTT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 120,517 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 120,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 111,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,050 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 101,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 99,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,421 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,885 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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M689 NTT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M689 NTT, 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 M689 NTT registered?

M689 NTT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M689 NTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M689 NTT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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