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M86 JOX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,999 mi
Last recorded155,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 JOX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 155,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 155,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 155,999 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 155,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 155,992 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 155,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 150,601 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 150,600 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 146,579 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 146,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 139,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 139,310 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2007 132,954 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 125,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 121,491 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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M86 JOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M86 JOX, 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 M86 JOX registered?

M86 JOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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