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M708 CGE

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,113 mi
Last recorded178,113 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 CGE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 178,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 178,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 170,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 162,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 155,719 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 155,638 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 149,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 144,103 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 138,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 130,036 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 130,013 miles

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

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

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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M708 CGE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M708 CGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M708 CGE registered?

M708 CGE is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M708 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M708 CGE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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