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M875 RBH

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,302 mi
Last recorded196,302 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 RBH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 196,302 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 196,302 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 181,484 miles

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED, FUEL FILTER VERY RUSTY

NSR CHASSIS LEG CORRODED ON SURFACE,

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

REAR AXLE MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLT DETER

Pass 22 Nov 2007 181,484 miles

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED, FUEL FILTER VERY RUSTY

NSR CHASSIS LEG CORRODED ON SURFACE,

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

REAR AXLE MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLT DETER

Pass 16 Oct 2006 174,877 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 174,849 miles

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

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

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

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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M875 RBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M875 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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What year was M875 RBH registered?

M875 RBH is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 October 1994.

Is M875 RBH safe to buy?

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