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M206 ABP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,727 mi
Last recorded162,727 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 ABP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 162,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all shock absorbers weak

front tyres 3mm

o/s/r light deteriorated

unable to assess outer sills

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2008 154,769 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 154,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in rear tyre

unable to assess outer sills small windscreen chip in zone a rear wishbone bushes aged unable to assess front and rear inner brake pads slight movement in front anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Dec 2007 149,167 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 148,880 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2006 142,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 142,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 137,043 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 137,043 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front no plate damaged †outer c/v boots light cracks †brake fluid found slightly low

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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M206 ABP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M206 ABP, 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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M206 ABP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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