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ExpiredMileage
179,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Dirt in rear number plate back plate.
Dirt in rear number plate,back plate.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Dirt in rear number plate,back plate.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight dirt in rear number back plate
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
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M270 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 M270 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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M270 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 September 1994.
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