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M946 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,504 mi
Last recorded181,504 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 181,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear bumper beam corroded

battery loose

front wings badly corroded and repaired with tape

Pass 22 Feb 2016 170,580 miles

towing electrical socket mounting corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 170,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Strut (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

towing electrical socket mounting corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 151,590 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 151,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 149,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 146,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 141,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 137,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 129,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 121,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 115,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 106,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,546 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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M946 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M946 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M946 TBW registered?

M946 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M946 TBW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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