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M706 PBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,015 mi
Last recorded184,015 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 PBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 184,015 miles

rear axle arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 184,015 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear axle arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 183,654 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 183,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 178,198 miles

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

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

slight play o/s front drop link

Fail 4 Oct 2011 178,196 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded and worn

slight play o/s front drop link

Pass 12 Oct 2010 170,950 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 163,966 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 155,438 miles

small cut in o/s rear tyre wall

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

exhaust rear bkt snapped

Pass 11 Oct 2007 144,877 miles

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

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar link rod top joint dust covers split

Pass 5 Oct 2006 135,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 127,021 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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M706 PBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M706 PBW, 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 M706 PBW registered?

M706 PBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M706 PBW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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