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M626 RHB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,594 mi
Last recorded129,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM626 RHB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 129,594 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

tailpipe corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 129,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

tailpipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 128,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 128,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,218 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2012 127,142 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2011 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,023 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear exhaust corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 118,325 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 118,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 114,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front wiper slightly split on end

Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,982 miles

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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M626 RHB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M626 RHB, 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 M626 RHB registered?

M626 RHB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M626 RHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M626 RHB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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