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M761 OEL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 OEL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,519 miles

Battery lose

both cv boots perished

front disc lipped

oil leak

rear pads low

Fail 13 Apr 2012 104,518 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery lose

both cv boots perished

front disc lipped

oil leak

rear pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,837 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 100,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,641 miles

battery loose

front power steering pipes corroding

oil leak

slight dampness on steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery loose

front power steering pipes corroding

oil leak

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,627 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 88,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 86,321 miles

front brake discs worn.steering rack worn

Fail 11 May 2006 86,321 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn.steering rack 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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M761 OEL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M761 OEL, 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

How do I check the history of M761 OEL?

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What year was M761 OEL registered?

M761 OEL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M761 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M761 OEL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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