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M943 VEV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM943 VEV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 137,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper slight split

offside front and rear body damage

offside rear floor dented

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2008 132,911 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear body damage

rear floors dented

Pass 15 May 2007 128,287 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear floor dented

offside rear body damage

offside rear floor dented

Pass 12 Oct 2006 118,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 106,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 106,344 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M943 VEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M943 VEV, 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 M943 VEV registered?

M943 VEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M943 VEV safe to buy?

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