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M26 TFC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 109,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 107,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 104,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,608 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 21 May 2009 101,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 100,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 99,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 98,427 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perishing

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear wheel rim damaged

overall brake efficiency close to legal requirement of 50 per cent

slight play in steering coupling

slight play in steering rack offside and nearside

small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 May 2006 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front brake discs corroded

brake performance close to legal requirement of 50 per cent

corrosion to both rear brake discs

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter perishing

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear wheel rim damaged

slight play in steering coupling

slight play in steering rack offside front and nearside front

small chips on windscreen

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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M26 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M26 TFC, 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 M26 TFC registered?

M26 TFC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M26 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 TFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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