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M820 ALR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 ALR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,568 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 wheel arches has cover fitted

vehicle presented during wet conditions

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil leak.

undertray/Sill & Inner wheel arch (x4) cover(s) fitted.

vehicle presented during wet conditions.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil leak.

undertray/Sill & Inner wheel arch (x4) cover(s) fitted.

vehicle presented during wet conditions.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,815 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,703 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hanbrake lever comes up high

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,902 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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M820 ALR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M820 ALR, 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 M820 ALR registered?

M820 ALR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M820 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M820 ALR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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