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M391 BLP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,959 mi
Last recorded130,959 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM391 BLP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear disc worn

Fail 10 Apr 2013 130,959 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear disc worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing on offside front caliper

Fail 11 Apr 2012 129,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing on offside front caliper

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 123,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 121,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 118,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 108,176 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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M391 BLP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M391 BLP, 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 M391 BLP registered?

M391 BLP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M391 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M391 BLP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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