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M875 ABY

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,418 mi
Last recorded171,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 ABY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 171,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

rear row of seats obstructed

suspect ns rear shock is leaking - underside wet, unable to make definate decision

Fail 5 Jan 2009 171,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

rear row of seats obstructed

suspect ns rear shock is leaking - underside wet, unable to make definate decision

Pass 7 Jan 2008 165,654 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 155,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front wishbone bushes deteriorating

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

slight play in top steering column

Pass 6 Jan 2007 155,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front wishbone bushes deteriorating

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

slight play in top steering column

Pass 14 Dec 2005 146,606 miles

high level brake light not working

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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M875 ABY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M875 ABY, 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 M875 ABY registered?

M875 ABY is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M875 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M875 ABY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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