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M795 BNH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,689 mi
Last recorded180,689 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM795 BNH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 180,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 180,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 177,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 177,566 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

nsr disc exsessivly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 169,793 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 169,793 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to fully check n/s front seat belt due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2008 157,932 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 157,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 150,552 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 150,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 139,606 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 139,606 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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M795 BNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M795 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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What year was M795 BNH registered?

M795 BNH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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