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M938 SUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM938 SUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,452 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 99,446 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,889 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 89,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,946 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,946 miles

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M938 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M938 SUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M938 SUD registered?

M938 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M938 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M938 SUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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