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M796 GVC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,379 mi
Last recorded153,379 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 GVC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 153,379 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv exhaust corroded

adv o/s rea tyre uneven wear

Fail 26 Sep 2012 153,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv exhaust corroded

adv o/s rea tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Sep 2011 141,819 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 141,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

adv headlamp reflectors slightly tarnished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 130,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 127,788 miles

Both headlamp aims poor

Fail 3 Sep 2009 127,788 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both headlamp aims poor

Pass 28 Aug 2008 124,901 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 30 Aug 2007 121,172 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Sep 2006 118,746 miles

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

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

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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M796 GVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M796 GVC, 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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M796 GVC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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