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M870 FDG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 FDG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,704 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,655 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly warn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly warn

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre badly warn

Nearside Rear tyre badly warn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,393 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven 31% imbalance on light application (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,136 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,875 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED OFF

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,875 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED OFF

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,233 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,332 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 36,332 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking outer walls

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,999 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,083 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 34,083 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,876 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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M870 FDG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M870 FDG, 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 M870 FDG registered?

M870 FDG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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