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M741 EVK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,665 mi
Last recorded128,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 EVK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 128,665 miles

Both front tyres perished and at approx. 4mm tread depth. NSF tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack has slight leak (2.3.3b)

Sins of corrosion to NSR chassis rail

Fail 3 Jan 2017 128,665 miles

Both front tyres perished and at approx. 4mm tread depth. NSF tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack has slight leak (2.3.3b)

Sins of corrosion to NSR chassis rail

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 128,665 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,376 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 127,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 127,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 127,448 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 126,889 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 125,528 miles

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

lump out of sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2010 125,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

lump out of sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,950 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and offside rear Tyres have lumps out of sidewall

offside front indicator lens taped on

Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,456 miles

o/s/r disc showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2006 112,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 112,439 miles

Nearside Front 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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M741 EVK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M741 EVK, 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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M741 EVK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 October 1994.

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