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M68 SYB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,554 mi
Last recorded155,554 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 SYB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 155,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 155,554 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside+offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

High Level brake light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system+hangers heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 155,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance entire light cluster (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking out of offside rubber boot (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside+offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear seat folded down at time of test and unable to fully inspect adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system+hangers heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 155,554 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 2.5mm

Offside Rear lower sidelight inop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hangers broken

Fail 25 Aug 2016 155,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 2.5mm

Offside Rear lower sidelight inop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 22 Aug 2015 155,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 155,554 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 155,554 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 26 Jan 2010 155,554 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 155,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 154,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 150,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 143,349 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 143,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ignition switch faulty.

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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M68 SYB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M68 SYB, 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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M68 SYB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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