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M142 BGP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,101 mi
Last recorded188,101 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 BGP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2011 188,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 184,464 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 179,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 173,777 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 173,724 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 176,371 miles

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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M142 BGP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M142 BGP, 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 M142 BGP registered?

M142 BGP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M142 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M142 BGP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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