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M68 HPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,339 mi
Last recorded194,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 HPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 194,339 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

o/s rear lens cracked and chunk out of n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 190,920 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear suspension has nocking noise

Pass 7 Jul 2010 186,061 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 186,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 181,023 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 181,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 176,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 176,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 172,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 172,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 169,390 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 169,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M68 HPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M68 HPK, 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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M68 HPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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