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M73 XMJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,833 mi
Last recorded157,833 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 XMJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2008 157,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,833 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 145,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 145,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 134,212 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 134,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 134,182 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 134,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 129,251 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 129,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

NEAR SIDE OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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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M73 XMJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M73 XMJ, 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 M73 XMJ registered?

M73 XMJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M73 XMJ safe to buy?

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