MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering noisy
n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M493 YBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 M493 YBV, 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 M493 YBV registered?
M493 YBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.
Is M493 YBV safe to buy?
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