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M693 UNW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 UNW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,382 miles

Exhaust rubber split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,382 miles

center exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

zorst mounting poor

Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 108,382 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 107,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 106,250 miles

rear springs weak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 100,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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M693 UNW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M693 UNW, 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 M693 UNW registered?

M693 UNW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M693 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M693 UNW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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