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M692 WPP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,577 mi
Last recorded262,577 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM692 WPP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 262,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 259,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 259,841 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 254,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 248,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 240,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 233,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 222,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 222,004 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 203,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 179,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 164,963 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2005 155,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 155,336 miles

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

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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M692 WPP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M692 WPP, 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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M692 WPP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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