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M85 YGK

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,990 mi
Last recorded125,990 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 YGK
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,990 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 125,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s rear bumper loose

Pass 8 Dec 2010 120,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 120,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r tyre outer wall

nsr bumper bracket rottern

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,688 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,483 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,755 miles

advise offside rear suspension bush

Fail 11 Dec 2007 102,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise offside rear suspension bush

Pass 22 Dec 2006 100,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 96,058 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 96,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M85 YGK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M85 YGK, 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 M85 YGK registered?

M85 YGK is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M85 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 YGK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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