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WIW 3318

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,753 mi
Last recorded166,753 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 3318
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 166,753 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 166,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 165,400 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 165,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2010 160,304 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 160,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 147,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank breather pipe split

o/s/r flexy rusting

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 6 Aug 2009 147,758 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank breather pipe split

o/s/r flexy rusting

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 8 Aug 2008 134,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 125,599 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 125,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,917 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 119,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2005 111,082 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 111,082 miles

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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WIW 3318 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WIW 3318, 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 WIW 3318 registered?

WIW 3318 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is WIW 3318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 3318 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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