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M764 SBM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

267,000 mi
Last recorded267,000 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM764 SBM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 267,000 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 267,000 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 267,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 267,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 267,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 267,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 267,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 267,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 267,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 266,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 265,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 264,437 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 264,437 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 258,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 253,035 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 252,049 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 252,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2006 247,617 miles

Exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 237,110 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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M764 SBM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M764 SBM, 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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M764 SBM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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