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M97 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,114 mi
Last recorded141,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 141,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 141,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 14,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 112,130 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,071 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,943 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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M97 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M97 TFC, 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 M97 TFC registered?

M97 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M97 TFC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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