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M983 PNU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,803 mi
Last recorded125,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 PNU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake performance passed, but reading low for the model of the car

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,455 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 112,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

offside front headlamp wiper blade missing

slight oil leak from around gearbox/engine mating point

Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 100,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,516 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has been repaired to close to the side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 90,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic pipe running under subframe when thay usaly go over

small oil leak, pos rear main oil seal

steering wheel covering feels loose

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,276 miles

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

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

clutch feels heavy

top engine mount bush split

Pass 3 Mar 2007 72,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wishbone - inner bushes starting to unbond

offside front wishbone - inner bushes starting to unbond

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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M983 PNU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M983 PNU, 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 M983 PNU registered?

M983 PNU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 November 1994.

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