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M994 CHR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,466 mi
Last recorded181,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 CHR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 181,466 miles

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

both number plates in poor condition

engine stabiliser bush poor

long travel on park brake lever

offside headlamp wiper motor does not switch off

offside mirror loose

offside washer poor

play in rear axle nearside bush

Pass 1 Jul 2009 173,337 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 173,337 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 161,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 161,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 144,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 132,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 132,165 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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M994 CHR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M994 CHR, 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 M994 CHR registered?

M994 CHR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M994 CHR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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