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M939 GTT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM939 GTT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,803 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 129,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,880 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished in tread

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished in tread

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jul 2010 123,880 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished in tread

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished in tread

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 104,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both axle mounts perished at rear

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 4 Aug 2006 95,855 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear tyres perishing.

front brake discs deteriorating.

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear wiper blade split.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 95,855 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing.

front brake discs deteriorating.

rear wiper blade split.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 86,760 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2005 86,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

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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M939 GTT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M939 GTT, 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 M939 GTT registered?

M939 GTT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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