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M967 DSU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM967 DSU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 139,613 miles

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Feb 2017 139,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front excesively late to apply resulting in 100% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 128,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 126,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 121,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 118,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 112,592 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2006 108,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 100,411 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M967 DSU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M967 DSU, 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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M967 DSU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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