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M884 SGW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,873 mi
Last recorded134,873 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM884 SGW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 134,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 133,220 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 131,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 131,549 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 129,910 miles

n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2009 128,468 miles

Both rear light lens slightly discoloured

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 128,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear light lens slightly discoloured

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 126,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 124,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 121,581 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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M884 SGW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M884 SGW, 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 M884 SGW registered?

M884 SGW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M884 SGW safe to buy?

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