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M408 BFG

1995 Volvo B10M

Blue Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

879,675 mi
Last recorded879,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo B10M319,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 BFG
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 879,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 842,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 822,181 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 783,389 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 783,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 745,270 miles

Vehicle presented for retest within 24 hours with the speed limiter reset to 56 mph/ 88 km/h. Calibration certificate seen. Serial no: 60555. Speed limiter plate displayed on vehicle 90km/h. Section 5.1 IM Page 15 seen.

Fail 17 Jan 2007 745,119 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 699,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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M408 BFG is a 1995 Volvo B10M in Blue with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 319,682 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M408 BFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M408 BFG registered?

M408 BFG is a 1995 Volvo B10M, first registered on 17 July 1995.

Is M408 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M408 BFG shows 8 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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