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M851 LYP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 LYP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 135,214 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 127,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front and rear number plates deterioated

Fail 28 Apr 2010 115,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear number plates deterioated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 113,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,648 miles

Covers over both door sills and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Engine light on ?

Pass 30 Apr 2007 104,985 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 104,786 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

chip in winscreen outside zone A at 10mm

front and rear no plates showing delamination

slight movement in o/s rack rod

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,817 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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M851 LYP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M851 LYP, 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 M851 LYP registered?

M851 LYP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M851 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 LYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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