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M697 UVW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 UVW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 134,367 miles

o/s headlamp in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2007 134,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2006 129,428 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 129,428 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 118,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 118,943 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M697 UVW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M697 UVW, 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 M697 UVW registered?

M697 UVW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M697 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M697 UVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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