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M260 ORX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 ORX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,443 miles

bonnet cable damage

both front tyres damage on outer edge

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

tailgate loose on securing mounts

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 2 Mar 2015 120,448 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

bonnet cable damage

both front tyres damage on outer edge

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,506 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front number plate damaged

slight split in nearside wiper blade

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 112,398 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 112,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 109,377 miles

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

off-side rear lens fractured

off-side wiper arm distorted!

Fail 27 Oct 2009 109,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off-side rear lens fractured

off-side wiper arm distorted!

Pass 25 Oct 2008 106,050 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 94,778 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 94,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 90,853 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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M260 ORX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M260 ORX, 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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How do I check the history of M260 ORX?

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What year was M260 ORX registered?

M260 ORX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M260 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M260 ORX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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