MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/front suspension leg struts
heavy flaking rust on tow-bar
heavy surface rust on n/s and o/s/rear chasiss sections around tow bar mounting points
slight free play in top of steering solumn
unable to check outer sills due to side panels fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/front suspension leg struts
heavy flaking rust on tow-bar
heavy surface rust on n/s and o/s/rear chasiss sections around tow bar mounting points
slight free play in top of steering solumn
unable to check outer sills due to side panels fitted
brake fluid level low
n/s/front bottom ball joint dust cover split
slight play in n/s/front bottom ball
slight play o/s/front steering rack tie bar arm inner joints
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake fluid level low
n/s/front bottom ball joint dust cover split
slight play in n/s/front bottom ball
slight play o/s/front steering rack tie bar arm inner joints
advisorys on test no262072608146
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
flakey corrosion on n/s/r chassis
unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted
same advisories as test no 924280517158
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyres on vehicle low on air pressure
flakey corrosion on o/s/r flexi brake pipe metal ends
surface rust on o/s/f floor
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M952 PVS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M952 PVS, 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 M952 PVS registered?
M952 PVS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M952 PVS safe to buy?
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