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M880 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,644 mi
Last recorded264,644 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 264,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

front discs lipped

o/s/f door fouling wing panel

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 18 Feb 2013 250,218 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

bonnett damage

o/s/f wing damaged and fouling drivers door when open

water ingress in rear no plate

Fail 18 Feb 2013 250,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in front tyre

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

bonnett damage

o/s/f wing damaged and fouling drivers door when open

water ingress in rear no plate

Pass 23 Nov 2011 244,460 miles

o/s/front door fouling wing panel

Fail 22 Nov 2011 244,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front door fouling wing panel

Pass 2 Dec 2010 242,538 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 242,588 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 240,708 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 240,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 234,787 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 234,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 228,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 228,296 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 220,703 miles

some wear n/s rack

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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M880 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M880 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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M880 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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