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M821 SUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

229,338 mi
Last recorded229,338 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 SUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 229,338 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 226,818 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 226,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 224,683 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 224,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 222,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 221,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 219,204 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 219,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 216,318 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 216,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 212,751 miles

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..

Fail 9 Nov 2012 212,751 miles

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..

Pass 11 Nov 2011 208,987 miles

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.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 208,987 miles

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.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 202,586 miles

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 ;

Pass 6 Nov 2009 192,565 miles

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;

Pass 7 Nov 2008 183,298 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 183,298 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 172,405 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 172,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 163,934 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 163,934 miles

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)

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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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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