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M712 BLC

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM712 BLC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 140,527 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 140,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 136,052 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 133,462 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 132,105 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 132,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 130,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2009 130,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2007 123,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 123,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,570 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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M712 BLC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M712 BLC, 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 M712 BLC registered?

M712 BLC is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M712 BLC safe to buy?

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