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M861 RBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 RBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 141,435 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s mirror glass damaged

slight movement o/s steering rack joint

Fail 26 Mar 2011 141,435 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s mirror glass damaged

slight movement o/s steering rack joint

Pass 17 May 2010 140,768 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 135,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 130,450 miles

slight steering bias to n/s intermitant

Fail 29 Apr 2008 130,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight steering bias to n/s intermitant

Pass 26 Apr 2007 125,585 miles

n/s rear rear faceing seat belt not present other advisorys given on 19/04/2007

Fail 19 Apr 2007 112,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r top shock mounting slight play

o/s front wing repeeter not working

Pass 17 May 2006 121,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 121,830 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M861 RBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M861 RBW, 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 M861 RBW registered?

M861 RBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M861 RBW safe to buy?

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