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M885 HJT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 HJT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,176 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,714 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 108,044 miles

OSF door check strap fault.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 108,042 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF door check strap fault.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,021 miles

Fault with OSF Door check strap

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 104,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fault with OSF Door check strap

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,462 miles

Gearbox worning light flashing

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,462 miles

Gearbox worning light flashing

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,196 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 96,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,311 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, ok for mot.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 79,584 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, ok for mot.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 69,793 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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M885 HJT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M885 HJT, 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 M885 HJT registered?

M885 HJT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M885 HJT safe to buy?

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