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K749 DAO

1993 Volvo B10M

Black Diesel 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,008 mi
Last recorded301,008 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo B10M192,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine96cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 301,008 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 301,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside king pin slight free play

offside fuel tank slight corrosion

rear chassis members slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2010 126,361 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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K749 DAO is a 1993 Volvo B10M in Black with a 96cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 192,524 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K749 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K749 DAO registered?

K749 DAO is a 1993 Volvo B10M, first registered on 8 February 1993.

Is K749 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K749 DAO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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