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N296 EPP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,505 mi
Last recorded169,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 EPP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 169,505 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 169,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 161,446 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 161,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 153,564 miles

Both rear axle busshes starting to crack

Nearside anti roll bar link road has both dust covers missing but their is no play in joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 145,860 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 15 Aug 2008 145,860 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Aug 2007 136,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 136,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 124,471 miles

NSR seat belt not examined due to fitment of child seat

Fail 12 Aug 2006 124,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

NSR seat belt not examined due to fitment of child seat.

Pass 26 Jul 2005 114,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 114,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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N296 EPP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N296 EPP, 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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N296 EPP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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