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XJI 8547

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,369 mi
Last recorded152,369 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8547
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 152,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front reg plate deteriorating

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2016 152,369 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front reg plate deteriorating

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 151,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 151,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 149,799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 149,799 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 148,071 miles

offside reg plate lamp dim

park brake lever travel long

rear crossmember corroded at tow bar mounting points

Pass 18 Jan 2012 145,011 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 132,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 132,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,779 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jan 2010 123,779 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 116,593 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 116,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 106,731 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 106,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 97,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 97,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,873 miles

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

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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XJI 8547 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc 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 XJI 8547, 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 XJI 8547 registered?

XJI 8547 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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