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M717 HPH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

167,550 mi
Last recorded167,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 HPH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 167,550 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 167,147 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear disc warped

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 20 Jun 2007 154,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 154,137 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 154,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emmission lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2006 143,897 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 143,811 miles

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

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

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

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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M717 HPH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M717 HPH, 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 M717 HPH registered?

M717 HPH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M717 HPH safe to buy?

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