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M765 SBM

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,559 mi
Last recorded182,559 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM765 SBM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 182,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 182,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

slight leak from power steering system

Pass 17 Nov 2011 175,627 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits , osf tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 168,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 168,601 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

both rear tyres low on tread

power steering rack has slight leak nsf

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2009 161,138 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 161,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,515 miles

both front shock absorber top mounts coroding

Fail 19 Nov 2008 153,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shock absorber top mounts coroding

Pass 27 Nov 2007 146,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both N/S/F aand O/S/F indicator lamps slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2006 138,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 130,762 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 130,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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M765 SBM 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 M765 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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What year was M765 SBM registered?

M765 SBM is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M765 SBM safe to buy?

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