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M812 CUF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM812 CUF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gater deteriated

o/s/r wheel bind

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,878 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 97,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 90,294 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 90,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 82,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 82,808 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M812 CUF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M812 CUF, 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 M812 CUF registered?

M812 CUF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1994.

Is M812 CUF safe to buy?

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