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M739 BTU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM739 BTU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,048 miles

Battery insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear pads worn more than 50%

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,143 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 91,143 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,797 miles

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

rear exhaust mouting bracket snapped

Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,925 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,554 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 68,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all tyres damaged not showing cord

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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M739 BTU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M739 BTU, 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 M739 BTU registered?

M739 BTU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M739 BTU safe to buy?

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