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M737 EAF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 EAF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,228 miles

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion to rear shockers

cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

o/s/f seat anchor button damaged

rear sub frame bushes heavily worn

slight perishing to front brake hoses

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

speedometer not working

steering rack sweating oil

wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2016 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion to rear shockers

cracking to fuel cap seal

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

o/s/f seat anchor button damaged

rear sub frame bushes heavily worn

slight perishing to front brake hoses

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

steering rack sweating oil

wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,811 miles

corrosion to rear shockers

headlamp beam patterns weak - recommend replace

rear trailing arm bushes heavily worn

slight perishing to front brake hoses

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

splitting to o/s/f shocker top mounting

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,526 miles

air bag warning light not working?

boots struts not working

both bfront wishbones all bushes starting to seperate

both front suspension top bushes splitting

both front tyres bold outer edges

both rear subframe bushes perishing/worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

corrosion to exhaust tailpipe trim

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight judder to both rear footbrakes

some corrosion to nearside rear chassis

sweating to steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,859 miles

brake servo delay whe brakes applied ???

corrosion to rear shocker absorbers

front number plate damaged - recommend replace

heavy perishing/wear to rear subframe front bushes

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

srs light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,970 miles

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

rear shocker corroded

rear sub frame front bushes heavily worn

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight o/s steering rack play

some wear to front shocker top mounts

srs light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

rear shocker corroded

rear sub frame front bushes heavily worn

separating to front wishbones inner bushes

slight o/s steering rack play

some wear to front shocker top mounts

srs light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,894 miles

both front wishbones bushes seperating

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber boot splitting

offside washer jet worn

rear subframe front bushes perishing

srs light on

Pass 20 May 2010 82,185 miles

front brake pads getting low

front wishbones inner bushes separating

n/s/f drop link rubbers split

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

rear subframe bushes perishing

srs light on

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,913 miles

1 x offside washer jets not working

SRS light on

both front tyres worn outer edges

both front wishbones all bushes starting to seperate

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front brake discs worn

possible slight sweating from power steering rack

some nearside and offside steering rack/rod play

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,845 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

slight sweating to power steering rack area

some steering rack/rod play both sides

Fail 30 May 2008 74,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

slight sweating to power steering rack area

some steering rack/rod play both sides

Pass 18 May 2007 71,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 71,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1/4 washer jets not working.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

interior mirror loose.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

o/s/r.check strap disconected.

tailgate stays not working.

upper steering coloumn adjuster could do with tightening.

Pass 19 May 2006 67,022 miles

1x washer jet inop.

ancilliary - bearing type noise from engine

exhaust blow from manifold (emissions test 'pass')

exhaust tail pipe corroed

front brake hoses perrishing

front wishbones bushes deteriorating

reccomend attention to exhaust manifold

some nearside steering play

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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M737 EAF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M737 EAF, 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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M737 EAF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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