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M548 BLL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,887 mi
Last recorded153,887 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 BLL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 153,887 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 153,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 153,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 149,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 147,738 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 145,129 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 145,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 140,828 miles

advise n/s/r tyre running out of shape

Pass 22 Feb 2006 136,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M548 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M548 BLL, 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 M548 BLL registered?

M548 BLL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M548 BLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M548 BLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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