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M842 XVG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 XVG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,220 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 109,220 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 104,629 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,156 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,413 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,411 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,293 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear axle bushes starting to pull out (no excessive movement)

handbrake travel slightly high

slight movement in steering column

Fail 28 Jul 2006 57,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both rear axle bushes starting to pull out (no excessive movement)

handbrake travel slightly high

slight movement in steering column

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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M842 XVG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M842 XVG, 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 M842 XVG registered?

M842 XVG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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