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M877 FDG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM877 FDG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 98,208 miles

Coolant leak ()

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNITS FADED AND DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO CORDS

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,206 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNITS FADED AND DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO CORDS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD

Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,206 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

NEARSIDE BADLY PERISHED AND SPLITTING / ALMOST SHOWING CORDS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

Fail 28 Feb 2017 98,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 98,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,206 miles

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

nearside front mud flap insecure

oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and suspension components due to vehilce under body coated in mud

Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front mud flap insecure

oil leak

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and suspension components due to vehilce under body coated in mud

unable to inspect rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,377 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,884 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 93,483 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,701 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,036 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,958 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear inner edge cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,327 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 84,380 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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M877 FDG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M877 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 M877 FDG registered?

M877 FDG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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