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M924 SRO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,082 mi
Last recorded136,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM924 SRO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2011 136,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2011 136,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 136,082 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 135,448 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 135,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 132,640 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f steering bimp stop missing

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

both front brake hoses heavily perished

both head lamp wipers missing

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s/f sttering bump stop partially insecure

n/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

power steering pump becoming noisy

rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front steering rack ends

steering rack damp

Fail 3 May 2008 132,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp wiper blades missing

both rear shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete

front passenger wiper blade splitting

nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged

nearside front tyre heavily worn on the outer edge and outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

nearside steering bump stop pad partially insecure

offside front steering bump stop pad missing

offside front tyre heavily worn on the outer edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

power steering pump becoming noisy

slight play in both steering rack ends

steering rack damp

tailgate does not remain in the raised position when opened

Pass 24 Mar 2007 122,686 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 122,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 114,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M924 SRO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M924 SRO, 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 M924 SRO registered?

M924 SRO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 December 1994.

Is M924 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M924 SRO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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