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M966 BLA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 BLA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2012 100,124 miles

poor beam both headlights

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,124 miles

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

both rear chassis heavily corroded by rear cross member, recommend attention.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 95,532 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 92,335 miles

all tyres worn low

front discs slightly pitted

osf cv gaitor perished

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,675 miles

both hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres 1.6mm limit advise replace

exhaust corroded

front pads low

near side cv boot perished

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leaks

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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M966 BLA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M966 BLA, 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 M966 BLA registered?

M966 BLA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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