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M849 USP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM849 USP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 155,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 152,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 146,619 miles

air intake pipe loose

both front wiper blades torn at ends

engine oil level low

engine/gearbox oil leak

front and rear brake flexi pipes rusty

headlamp convertors fitted at time of re-test

non standard wheels,headlights and exhaust fitted

offside front brake flexi pipe in poor condition

slight play at both front anti roll bar drop links

slight water damage to rear number plate

small exhaust leaks at tail pipe and middle pipe joints

Fail 21 Jul 2009 146,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air intake pipe loose

both front wiper blades torn at ends

engine oil level low

engine/gearbox oil leak

front and rear brake flexi pipes rusty

non standard wheels,headlights and exhaust fitted

offside front brake flexi pipe in poor condition

slight play at both front anti roll bar drop links

slight water damage to rear number plate

small exhaust leaks at tail pipe and middle pipe joints

Pass 30 Jul 2008 142,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 28 May 2008 142,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

emission not checked.

nearside front drop link boot split. offside & nearside rear tyres has cracked.

Fail 15 May 2007 138,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wairing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2007 138,154 miles

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

both front tyres wairing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2006 134,410 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

slight leak at tailpipe/middle pipe joint and at front pipe/ middle pipe joint

Fail 8 May 2006 134,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake flexis rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake flexi clamp partially missing but pipe still secure

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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M849 USP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M849 USP, 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 M849 USP registered?

M849 USP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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