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M315 HBJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,508 mi
Last recorded149,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 HBJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 149,508 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 142,499 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 142,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,043 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 136,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 128,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 128,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear suspension bushes deterioating

nearside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 119,639 miles

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

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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M315 HBJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M315 HBJ, 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 M315 HBJ registered?

M315 HBJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M315 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M315 HBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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