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M851 USP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,493 mi
Last recorded136,493 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 USP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 136,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 136,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 135,144 miles

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

both front link bars ball joints worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre shown signs of cracking

offside wiper blade slight tear

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,483 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 125,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,969 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper blades torn at edges

rear axle mount bushes starting to perish

rear no plate some letters fading slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2006 109,101 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 109,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS †ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP HOLED

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 USP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M851 USP registered?

M851 USP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M851 USP safe to buy?

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