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M826 RBH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

159,787 mi
Last recorded159,787 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 RBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2020 159,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 157,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 157,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 154,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.front tyres worn on inside edges.

steering rack joints worn slightly.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 154,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.front tyres worn on inside edges.

steering rack joints worn slightly.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 151,785 miles

fuel filter very rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 151,785 miles

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

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

fuel filter very rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 148,980 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2016 148,980 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,517 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015

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

Pass 27 May 2014 141,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 141,698 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 141,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 136,567 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2013 136,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 131,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,740 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 124,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 May 2009 110,608 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 110,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 104,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s steering side rod ball joint worn slightly.

Fail 29 May 2008 104,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s steering side rod ball joint worn slightly.

Pass 29 May 2007 97,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,686 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 89,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,577 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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M826 RBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 M826 RBH, 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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M826 RBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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