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M797 MPM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,166 mi
Last recorded179,166 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 MPM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 179,166 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 24 May 2010 179,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 160,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 144,903 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 144,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 144,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 144,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 140,770 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 140,770 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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M797 MPM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M797 MPM, 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 M797 MPM registered?

M797 MPM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M797 MPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M797 MPM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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