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M790 OUJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,273 mi
Last recorded199,273 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 OUJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 199,273 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearsid front tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Water level warning lamp on

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 199,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Water level warning lamp on

Oil leak

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearsid front tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 199,273 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Coolant leak

Damage to front regestration plate borderline

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

Nearside outer tyre wall damaged

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

Water level warning lamp on

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 199,273 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Air bag warning lamp on

Both rear discs pitted

Coolant leak

Damage to front regestration plate borderline

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

Nearside outer tyre wall damaged

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

Water level warning lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 196,870 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 196,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 188,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2009 188,849 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 178,062 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 178,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 171,212 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 171,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 104,835 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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M790 OUJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M790 OUJ, 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 M790 OUJ registered?

M790 OUJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M790 OUJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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