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M46 BLR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 BLR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 148,484 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 146,194 miles

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

nearside outer cv boot has small pin hole.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 142,963 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 142,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 136,403 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 131,339 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 131,316 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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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M46 BLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M46 BLR, 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 M46 BLR registered?

M46 BLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M46 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M46 BLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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