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M946 CEC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,763 mi
Last recorded181,763 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 CEC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 181,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 177,980 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 21 Jan 2010 171,563 miles

both track rod end boots split

ns rear shock dust cover loose

rear main suspension bushes perished

slight play in ns rack end

Pass 26 Jan 2009 162,798 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

water leaking from expansion tank cap

Fail 26 Jan 2009 162,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

water leaking from expansion tank cap

Pass 17 Jan 2008 153,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

body damage to nearside front door and outer sill

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Jan 2008 153,663 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

body damage to nearside front door and outer sill

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2007 144,414 miles

damage to nearside front door

front number plate slightly deteriorated

lambda warning light on dash

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Jan 2007 144,414 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front door

front number plate deteriorated

lambda warning light on dash

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jan 2006 137,533 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside outer sill and front door damaged

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Jan 2006 137,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside outer sill and front door damaged

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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M946 CEC 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 63.6%.

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 M946 CEC, 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 M946 CEC registered?

M946 CEC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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