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M93 PRB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,745 mi
Last recorded177,745 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM93 PRB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 177,745 miles

Oil leak

offside front engine mount worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 177,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

offside front engine mount worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 177,585 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 170,202 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear axle beam bushes slightly perished not resulting in exess movement

offside rear axle beam bush slightly perished not resulting in exess movement

Fail 7 Oct 2010 170,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear axle beam bushes slightly perished not resulting in exess movement

offside rear axle beam bush slightly perished not resulting in exess movement

Pass 2 Oct 2009 163,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 157,730 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 153,103 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 26 Sep 2006 147,790 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

seperation on rear plate

wear on rear axle mounting bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2006 147,790 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic sill covers fitted

seperation on rear plate

wear on rear axle mounting bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2005 137,411 miles

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

oil leak

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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M93 PRB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M93 PRB, 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 M93 PRB registered?

M93 PRB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M93 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M93 PRB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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