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M788 WEG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,290 mi
Last recorded216,290 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 WEG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 216,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 207,778 miles

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

rear braks discs pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 207,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear braks discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 197,729 miles

both front wishbones bushes seperating

both outer cv boots perishing

both rear subframe bushes perishing

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre perishing at sidewalls

slight damage top offside rear lamp unit

slight play offside front anti roll bar link rod

soem corrosion to rear discs

some offside steering rack play

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Jul 2009 188,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer cv boots perishing

both rear subframe bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2009 188,699 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

both rear subframe bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2008 176,767 miles

some steering rack play

windcsreen chipped

both cv boots perishing

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres worn on edges on legal limit

offside rear lamp unit cracked

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2007 165,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 150,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 150,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

corrosion starting rear brake discs

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded deteriorated

nearside front outer cvboot starting to perish

offside rear foot brake slightly lazy

rear brake pads starting to get low

screen chipped †

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

some fluctuation both front foot brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2005 138,023 miles

exhaust tail pipe trim & hanger corroded / weak

o/s/r brake judder

offside rear brake disc corroded & pads may be wearing low

offside rear lamp damaged

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M788 WEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M788 WEG, 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 M788 WEG registered?

M788 WEG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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