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HCZ 1843

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 1843
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,740 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 123,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 120,786 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 120,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,154 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 118,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 114,640 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 114,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 110,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 104,129 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 104,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 97,396 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some bind nearside frt brake

Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some bind nearside frt brake

Pass 20 Dec 2006 96,355 miles

damage to offside front wing panel

rear brake disks worn sligtly

Fail 14 Dec 2005 92,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 92,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HCZ 1843 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HCZ 1843, 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 HCZ 1843 registered?

HCZ 1843 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for HCZ 1843 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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