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H3 SMP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,794 mi
Last recorded81,794 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 SMP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,794 miles

covers fitted to both sills

exterior door trim to offside and nearside front doors insecure

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to both sills

exterior door trim to offside and nearside front doors insecure

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 72,066 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,359 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,358 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY .

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

STEERING RACK SIDE RODS SLIGHTLY WORN .EXHAUST CORRODED .

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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H3 SMP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H3 SMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H3 SMP registered?

H3 SMP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is H3 SMP safe to buy?

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