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M84 BLR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,595 mi
Last recorded184,595 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM84 BLR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 184,595 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 184,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 176,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 169,826 miles

brake fluid low

traces of oil around n/s of rack, advise inspection of source

track rod end and lower balljoint dust boots beginning to perish

Fail 15 May 2014 169,826 miles

brake fluid low

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

traces of oil around n/s of rack, advise inspection of source

track rod end and lower balljoint dust boots beginning to perish

Pass 16 May 2013 161,543 miles

corrosion on filler neck clamp

n/s rear foot brake performance low

n/s/f track rod end dust boot beginning to perish

run out o/s rear brake

signs of oil around n/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 10 May 2012 152,272 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake disc has run out but not affecting the brake performance

Pass 5 May 2011 143,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 143,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 136,057 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 136,056 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 128,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 120,406 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 120,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 112,614 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,845 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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M84 BLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M84 BLR, 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 M84 BLR registered?

M84 BLR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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