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M854 LYP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM854 LYP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 137,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 137,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 128,969 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 119,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 119,166 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 111,710 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 111,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 103,528 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 103,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,563 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 95,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M854 LYP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M854 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M854 LYP registered?

M854 LYP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M854 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M854 LYP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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