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M887 KOM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,946 mi
Last recorded169,946 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM887 KOM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 169,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 169,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 167,464 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 167,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 165,410 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 165,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 164,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 155,949 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 155,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 145,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 139,295 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 139,295 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 134,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 127,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 123,165 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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M887 KOM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M887 KOM, 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 M887 KOM registered?

M887 KOM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M887 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M887 KOM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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