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M689 RBV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,165 mi
Last recorded167,165 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 RBV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 167,165 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 165,101 miles

n/s/f steering rack slight play at inner end

Pass 26 Aug 2009 162,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 160,037 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 159,993 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 157,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 151,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 146,751 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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M689 RBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M689 RBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M689 RBV registered?

M689 RBV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M689 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M689 RBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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