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M709 OJM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,518 mi
Last recorded173,518 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 OJM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 173,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f side light reflector missing

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 173,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f side light reflector missing

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2014 173,518 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f light reflector missing

n/s/f wiper needs adjusting

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 173,518 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f light reflector missing

n/s/f wiper needs adjusting

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 173,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f wiper arm needs adjusting

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 173,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f wiper arm needs adjusting

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 173,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 173,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 173,518 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 167,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 160,182 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 160,182 miles

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 154,996 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 153,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 151,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 151,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 144,594 miles

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

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

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

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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M709 OJM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M709 OJM, 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 M709 OJM registered?

M709 OJM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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