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M780 YOW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 YOW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 118,407 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 118,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,050 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,433 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 112,775 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 112,789 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,357 miles

Both front outer C/V boots cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,184 miles

Both outer C/V boots starting to crack

Various small chips over windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,879 miles

NSF tyre balding on edges

OSf tyre getting low

both outer CV boots starting to crack

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,178 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,475 miles

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,837 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 103,837 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,580 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,782 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun up

surface cracks on front brake hoses

wiper blades showing slight smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,710 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 93,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 89,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 86,290 miles

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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M780 YOW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M780 YOW, 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 M780 YOW registered?

M780 YOW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M780 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M780 YOW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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