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M872 OMJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,403 mi
Last recorded117,403 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 OMJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,819 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 115,819 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,631 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 113,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 107,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 97,244 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 97,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 87,487 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 87,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear center stop light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2005 79,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 79,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OMJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OMJ, 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 M872 OMJ registered?

M872 OMJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M872 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M872 OMJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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