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M809 ABY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,073 mi
Last recorded135,073 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 ABY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 135,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 135,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 135,073 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated

N/S Headlight cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 135,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated

N/S Headlight cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 135,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 135,017 miles

Engine management light on

Front and rear number plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Front brake hoses perished

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Internals of catalyst rattling

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Sill covers fitted obscuring structure beneath

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 130,904 miles

Both rear upper light units deteriorated

Catalytic converter internally broken up

Nearside front brake pads approx 60% worn

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 130,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear upper light units deteriorated

Catalytic converter internally broken up

Nearside front brake pads approx 60% worn

Offside rear brake disc very corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,754 miles

Catalyst rattles

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked and delaminated

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear suspension arm mounts perrished

Rear tyres perrished

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 127,754 miles

Catalyst rattles

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked and delaminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear suspension arm mounts perrished

Rear tyres perrished

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,468 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front number plate delaminating

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres perrishing and worn on inside edges

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 119,068 miles

Coolant header tank cracked

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front number plate delaminated

N/S/F indicator lense damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 113,754 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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M809 ABY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M809 ABY, 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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M809 ABY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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