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M896 EFD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,758 mi
Last recorded189,758 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 EFD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 189,758 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 188,022 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 188,011 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 186,006 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 182,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 179,717 miles

dipped headlamps dim

Pass 25 Nov 2013 176,767 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 172,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 169,610 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

cover over tow hitch

Fail 6 Dec 2011 169,578 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

cover over tow hitch

Pass 7 Sep 2010 166,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake hose cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2009 160,972 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 160,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 155,907 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 155,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 149,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 134,223 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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M896 EFD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M896 EFD, 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 M896 EFD registered?

M896 EFD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M896 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M896 EFD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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