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M268 BGC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,942 mi
Last recorded152,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 BGC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 152,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 144,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 144,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 137,860 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 137,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 132,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 125,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,110 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 121,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 114,550 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED FRONT INDEX PLATE CRACKED

Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 100,503 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked but readable

nail in tyre

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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M268 BGC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M268 BGC, 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 M268 BGC registered?

M268 BGC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M268 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 BGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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