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M79 HPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,408 mi
Last recorded191,408 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 HPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 191,408 miles

front number plate damaged but can be read

n/s headlamp lense damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2011 191,407 miles

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

front number plate damaged but can be read

n/s headlamp lense damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2010 191,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 178,658 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 178,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s head light is cracked, front reg plate is cracked, rear axle bushes are poor, tow bar brackets are corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2008 169,670 miles

front no plate cracked

very slight play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2007 159,196 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2006 147,298 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
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M79 HPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M79 HPK, 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 M79 HPK registered?

M79 HPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M79 HPK safe to buy?

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