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M794 BNH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,166 mi
Last recorded163,166 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM794 BNH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 163,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 163,166 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 161,810 miles

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

Front disc worn

Offside wing indicator loose

Pass 25 Oct 2018 161,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 159,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 158,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 156,943 miles

engine check light on

off side and near side front top shock top mount cups corroded

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play in top steering column bushes or mounts

Fail 15 Oct 2015 156,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side and near side front top shock top mount cups corroded

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play in top steering column bushes or mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2014 154,893 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both front top suspension mounts surfaces corrosion both sides

lambda light on

near side front cv boot cracking

off side front track rod end rubber cracking slightly

off side front tyre cracking and getting low on the inner and outer edges

rear axle bushes cracking and slight play both sides

slight inner rack play off side front

Fail 28 Oct 2014 154,893 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front brake hoses cracking

both front top suspension mounts surfaces corrosion both sides

near side front cv boot cracking

off side front tyre cracking and getting low on the inner and outer edges

rear axle bushes cracking and slight play both sides

slight inner rack play off side front

Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,139 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 150,953 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 150,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 149,447 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 149,445 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate fading

both rear tyres treads and outer side walls perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2010 148,353 miles

both rear tyres treads and outer side walls perishing and offside rear has a nail in tread

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front headlight beam starting to get weak

rear number plate fading

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 148,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres treads and outer side walls perishing and offside rear has a nail in tread

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front headlight beam starting to get weak

rear number plate fading

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2009 147,725 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 147,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 144,119 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 144,119 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2007 140,158 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 140,158 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 136,553 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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M794 BNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M794 BNH, 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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M794 BNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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