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M891 NKR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 NKR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 147,170 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NS tyres side walls cracking with old age

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear axle suspension bushes baddly cracking

Rear lamp units fading

Rear number plate faded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 147,004 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leakinf from the under side of the gearbox bell housing

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear light lens fading

Pass 23 Apr 2014 147,004 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leakinf from the under side of the gearbox bell housing

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear light lens fading

Pass 18 Apr 2013 146,840 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear light unit lens fading

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 146,840 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear light unit lens fading

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 144,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 141,046 miles

Both rear lights and number plate fading

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 140,961 miles

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

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

Both front tyre worn to limit on the inner egdes. Offside tyre getting near to showing metal cords

Both rear lights and number plate fading

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 137,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake comes near to the limit of travel

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight wear on both inner front tyre and both getting near to the limit

Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 130,621 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 130,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 126,886 miles

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

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

Slight cracking on both rear axle bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2007 126,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight cracking on both rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,941 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 112,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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M891 NKR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M891 NKR, 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 M891 NKR registered?

M891 NKR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M891 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M891 NKR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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