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M699 WEG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,004 mi
Last recorded213,004 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM699 WEG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 213,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edge

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 211,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 211,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 198,286 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Screen chipped

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/f anti rollbar link has play

o/s/f headlight lense chipped

o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes worn and have play

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 186,962 miles

Front brake discs worn

O/S/F BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f headlamp glass chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2007 179,368 miles

Front brake pads half worn

N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM ON EDGE AND POSSSIBLE PUNCTURE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Windscreen chipped

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f driveshaft gaiter cracking

o/s/f headlamp chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2006 170,627 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 170,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f brake hose cracking

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f brakes half worn

o/s/f driveshaft gaiter cracking

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

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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M699 WEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M699 WEG, 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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M699 WEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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