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M894 UWX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,311 mi
Last recorded156,311 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 UWX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 156,311 miles

brake fluid very black and dirty

fuel filter is corroded

offside front door check faulty

various body dents and scratches

Fail 27 May 2009 156,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

brake fluid very black and dirty

fuel filter is corroded

offside front door check faulty

various body dents and scratches

Pass 14 May 2008 148,368 miles

offside rear light cracked

Fail 14 May 2008 148,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear light cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 144,302 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 144,264 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 141,493 miles

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)

wipers do not return to rest position automaticaly when switched off.

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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M894 UWX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M894 UWX, 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 M894 UWX registered?

M894 UWX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M894 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M894 UWX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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