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M266 BLL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,311 mi
Last recorded149,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 BLL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 149,311 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in off side arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,311 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 149,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 149,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,221 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 145,803 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 145,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,112 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear lamps smoked effect on lens (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 180,904 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 238,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 128,857 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 128,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 126,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2010 124,110 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2009 121,276 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 117,539 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

bottom turbo hose loose

windows tinted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,539 miles

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

bottom turbo hose loose

windows tinted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 113,029 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,751 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 408,774 miles

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

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

unable to clearly see rear brake pad thickness

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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M266 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc 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 M266 BLL, 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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M266 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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