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M843 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 136,060 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 136,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 113,545 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 113,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 89,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,643 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 77,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 72,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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M843 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M843 TBW, 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 M843 TBW registered?

M843 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M843 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M843 TBW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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