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M895 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,918 mi
Last recorded187,918 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 187,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 185,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle beam bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 185,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle beam bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 179,885 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fuel tank filler bracket corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front wing heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 174,618 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis corroded

rear axle beam bushes worn badly

steering rack worn badly

Fail 22 Mar 2018 174,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

floor sills and chassis corroded

rear axle beam bushes worn badly

steering rack worn badly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 170,379 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear axle beam bushes worn badly

Fail 27 Mar 2017 170,379 miles

rear axle beam bushes worn badly

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2016 166,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak (possible rocker cover gasket)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 166,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak (possible rocker cover gasket)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 161,825 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear part of chassis corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 160,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

movement in n/s of steering

Pass 25 Feb 2013 159,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r number plate lamp is slightly dim

Pass 5 Mar 2012 151,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 151,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 143,685 miles

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

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

steering rack has some play

Fail 21 Feb 2011 143,685 miles

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

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

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

steering rack has some play

Pass 15 Feb 2010 135,087 miles

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 127,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 127,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 117,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 105,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,210 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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M895 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M895 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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M895 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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