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M210 BUF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

225,744 mi
Last recorded225,744 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM210 BUF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 225,744 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 225,743 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Faulty Full Beam Switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 217,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 200,658 miles

NSR/OSR Tyres wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 200,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSR/OSR Tyres wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 177,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 166,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 159,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also knock in rack and pinion ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 159,204 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also knock in rack and pinion ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 145,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 133,865 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 133,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 130,654 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 130,654 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 126,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/Front door check strap clicks

Rear wiper stuck against the screen

Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,592 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 124,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front discs very heavily worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 121,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 115,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,877 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,375 miles

all tyres getting low.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M210 BUF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M210 BUF, 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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M210 BUF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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