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M239 TBU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,659 mi
Last recorded154,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 TBU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,659 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s (1.7.5a)

all rear lamp lens fayded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter rusty

o/s mirror back missing

o/s/f inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2015 153,586 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,586 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 151,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust braket boken

Fail 21 Jul 2014 151,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust braket boken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 148,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges and N/S wall damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 148,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges and N/S wall damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 143,709 miles

N/S/F tyre wall slightly damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 143,709 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

N/S/F tyre wall slightly damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 133,664 miles

Cuts in N/S/R tyre.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2009 133,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cuts in N/S/R tyre.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2008 131,184 miles

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

O/S headlamp glass chipped.Slight play in steering rack.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 131,184 miles

O/S headlamp glass chipped.Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 29 May 2007 128,604 miles

Hi level brake lamp inop.Slight play in steering rack.Brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 128,604 miles

Hi level brake lamp inop.Slight play in steering rack.Brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 125,911 miles

Tiny cracks in front flexi brake hoses.

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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M239 TBU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M239 TBU, 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 M239 TBU registered?

M239 TBU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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