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M98 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,742 mi
Last recorded160,742 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 160,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2016 160,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2015 158,370 miles

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

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

both number plates deteriorating.

unable to remove or inspect fuel cap.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 158,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both number plates deteriorating.

ns number pate bulb is very dim.

unable to remove or inspect fuel cap.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 155,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 155,636 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 152,705 miles

n/s front tyre worn bold on the inner shoulder advise renewal

Pass 26 Jan 2012 148,853 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 148,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 146,172 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 146,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 143,477 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 143,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 139,046 miles

nearside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

offside front brake hose perishing

rear subframe front bushes perishing

some offside stereing rack play

Fail 16 Jan 2009 139,046 miles

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

nearside front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

offside front brake hose perishing

rear subframe front bushes perishing

some offside stereing rack play

Pass 28 Jan 2008 134,867 miles

SRS light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wear edges

persihing to rear tyres

slight offside steering rack play

slight perishing offside front brake hose

Fail 28 Jan 2008 134,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wear edges

persihing to rear tyres

slight offside steering rack play

slight perishing offside front brake hose

Pass 12 Jan 2007 132,450 miles

c.v. gaiters perrishing

front brake hoses perrishing

some steering play

srs light on

wishbones bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2006 129,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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M98 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M98 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 M98 TFC registered?

M98 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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