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M951 GTT

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,837 mi
Last recorded210,837 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 GTT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 210,837 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 210,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2009 199,304 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 199,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 174,614 miles

ALL ADVISORIES AS PER TSET NUMBER 403615957138 STILL APPLY

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 174,305 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 158,449 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 158,338 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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M951 GTT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M951 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 M951 GTT registered?

M951 GTT is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M951 GTT safe to buy?

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