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A13 FSM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,644 mi
Last recorded126,644 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FSM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 126,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front offside inner drive shaft boot 'wet'

rear offside indicator lens cracked

Fail 6 May 2008 126,644 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front offside inner drive shaft boot 'wet'

rear offside indicator lens cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 118,419 miles

rear offside light lens cracked

Fail 25 May 2007 118,419 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level mid way

rear offside indicator lens cracked

Fail 25 May 2007 118,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 107,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 107,096 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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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A13 FSM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A13 FSM, 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 A13 FSM registered?

A13 FSM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A13 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FSM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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