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M964 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,466 mi
Last recorded187,466 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM964 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 187,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 187,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 187,466 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 187,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 183,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around steering rack

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear seatbelt clasp cover broken

slight play in steering column

srs light on

Fail 21 Oct 2009 183,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around steering rack

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear seatbelt clasp cover broken

slight play in steering column

srs light on

Pass 4 Jul 2008 176,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front windows tinted

passenger side rear lamp cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2008 176,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 170,179 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 170,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front top suspension mount bush starting to split

Pass 21 Dec 2005 162,306 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 162,306 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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M964 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M964 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 M964 TBW registered?

M964 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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