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M784 RVO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM784 RVO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,683 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,041 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,264 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,298 miles

Near side front track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,359 miles

Both front lower wishbones bump stops slightly worn

Both front lower wishbones slightly corroded

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

Offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2014 73,426 miles

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

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

offside front lower wishbone slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,426 miles

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

offside front lower wishbone slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 72,460 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,121 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,928 miles

both front lower wishbones corroded

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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M784 RVO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M784 RVO, 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 M784 RVO registered?

M784 RVO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M784 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M784 RVO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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