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M878 BLX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,652 mi
Last recorded116,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 BLX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,652 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 116,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 116,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 116,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,653 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,979 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 115,979 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 112,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 110,653 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,622 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 109,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 108,411 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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M878 BLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M878 BLX, 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 M878 BLX registered?

M878 BLX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M878 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 BLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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