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M970 MKJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 MKJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,852 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 108,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 104,624 miles

advise slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,599 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 99,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 94,343 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 94,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,030 miles

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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M970 MKJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M970 MKJ, 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 M970 MKJ registered?

M970 MKJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M970 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M970 MKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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