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M872 EDX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,187 mi
Last recorded166,187 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 EDX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 166,187 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 166,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,187 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 166,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 166,187 miles

Drivers seat belt clasp release button incomplete

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front A.B.S rig heavily corroded

Offside front steering lock stop pad insecure

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Fail 4 Oct 2018 166,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt clasp release button incomplete

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck clamp badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front A.B.S ring heavily corroded

Offside front steering lock stop pad insecure

Poor beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 8 Jul 2017 166,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe holed (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

drivers head needs attention

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 166,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 165,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 165,568 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 159,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 159,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 153,576 miles

drivers seat belt catch in very poor condition

o/s headlight in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2011 153,576 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat belt catch in very poor condition

o/s headlight in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 141,220 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 141,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,155 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 134,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 127,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 127,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 119,692 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 119,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 112,274 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 112,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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M872 EDX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M872 EDX, 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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M872 EDX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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