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M81 HPK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 HPK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 145,384 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

fuel tank/filler neck, clamp corroded / weak

no.plate lamps weak

rear foot brakes imbalanced

Pass 28 Sep 2010 143,247 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 140,648 miles

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2009 140,648 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2008 136,629 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have flat spots

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s front door check strap damaged

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear no plate delamating

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2008 136,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have flat spots

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s front door check strap damaged

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear no plate delamating

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2007 132,501 miles

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

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

rear no.plate deteriorating slightly

slight oil leak - sump plug?

Fail 26 Sep 2007 132,501 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

rear no.plate deteriorating slightly

slight oil leak - sump plug?

Pass 17 Oct 2006 127,630 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 127,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low ?

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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M81 HPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M81 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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M81 HPK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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