MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Both rear tyres perished.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant warning light lit but levels/temp ok
Exhaust corroded and leaking
Offside Front Drop link upper and lower gaiters deteriorated
Offside Front Steering arm/rack has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
Oil leak
Rear Coil springs corroded
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)
Coolant warning light lit but levels/temp ok
Exhaust corroded and leaking
Nearside Rear Bumper has slight insecurity
Offside Front Drop link upper and lower gaiters deteriorated
Offside Front Steering arm/rack has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
Oil leak
Rear Coil springs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake disc thin and lipped
offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged
oil leak
rear light lenses faded
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake disc thin and lipped
offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged
oil leak
rear light lenses faded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front seat belt stalk button broken but still work adequately
gear box oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front seat belt stalk button broken but still work adequately
gear box oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
fuel filler neck, clamp corroded & weak
nearside front door , when opened from outside, will not shut unless inner latch operated first
rear exhaust bracket insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
fuel filler neck, clamp corroded & weak
nearside front door , when opened from outside, will not shut unless inner latch operated first
rear exhaust bracket insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
fuel filler neck union corroded
nearside front driving light inop
nearside headlamp weak
offside front seat belt lock , button damaged
rear bumper mounts corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
fuel filler neck union corroded
nearside front driving light inop
nearside headlamp weak
offside front seat belt lock , button damaged
rear bumper mounts corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front tyre tread wearing low
offside front seat belt lock , release button damaged
rear bumper mounts deteriorating, weak..
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre tread wearing low
offside front seat belt lock , release button damaged
rear bumper mounts deteriorating, weak..
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Wear starting in both inner steering rack joints.
Windscreen marked by nearside wiper blade.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Wear starting in both inner steering rack joints.
Windscreen marked by nearside wiper blade.
Oil leak
both rear axle bushes perished ;
front brake discs lipped ;
front no plate poorly fitted ;
offside front seatbelt buckle damaged ;
slight play offside of steering rack ;
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear suspension axle bushes perished;
slight play offside of rack;
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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M821 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 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 M821 SUD, 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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M821 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.
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