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M899 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,647 mi
Last recorded103,647 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM899 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 103,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 103,647 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019

odometer is faulty , an alternative method of reading the mileage is available via the ECU,which the vehicle owner has knowladge of.

Fail 25 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

odometer is faulty , an alternative method of reading the mileage is available via the ECU,which the vehicle owner has knowladge of.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,647 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Odometer is faulty. An alternative method of reading the mileage is available via the ECU, which the vehicle owner has knowledge of

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,647 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,385 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2009 78,845 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2008 73,066 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,056 miles

both front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,603 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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M899 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M899 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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What year was M899 TBW registered?

M899 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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