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M944 SSC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM944 SSC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,232 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 115,230 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2018 115,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,027 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre damaged/cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust corroded

vehicle overheated during test

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre damaged/cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust corroded

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 113,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,499 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,023 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded and undersealed

Fail 5 Mar 2013 111,023 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded and undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 109,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,574 miles

alloys marked

both rear brake flexis starting to perish

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

exhaust corroding and tailpipe deteriating

nearside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

offside front outer light cluster cracked

offside front tyre knicked on sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

alloys marked

both rear brake flexis starting to perish

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

exhaust corroding and tailpipe deteriating

nearside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

offside front outer light cluster cracked

offside front tyre knicked on sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,598 miles

both front cv boots deteriorating

both mirrors scuffed

centre steering rack damp

exhaust system corroded

nearside front bumper scuffed

nearside rear bumper scuffed

nearside rear panel dented

offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front cv boots deteriorating

both mirrors scuffed

centre steering rack damp

exhaust system corroded

nearside front bumper scuffed

nearside rear bumper scuffed

nearside rear panel dented

offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,379 miles

SERVICE light on dash

both cv boots perished

both rear axle bushes perished

engine sump damp

exhaust system corroded

front brakes slight imbalance

offside front brake slight binding

offside front headlamp wiper missing

offside front rack end slight movement

Pass 13 Mar 2008 102,867 miles

both resar axle bushes perished

brake pipes under sealed

exhaust tail box finnisher corroded

front brakes fluctuating in the rollers slightly

offside front door light loose

offside front has slight rack end movement

offside front headlight wiper blade missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 99,370 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe finnisher corroded

nearside front tyre ,low tread

offside and nearside front brake discs showing signs of warpage

offside and nearside front cv boots perished

offside front lower radiator leaking

offside front sterring has rack end movement

offside ront headlight wiper missing

oil leaks at engine

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre ,low tread

offside front headlight wiper blade missing

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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M944 SSC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M944 SSC, 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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M944 SSC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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