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M981 BGO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 BGO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 66,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,379 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,039 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,804 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,244 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 44,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,649 miles

Engine Cooling Fan Running Most Of The Time Suspect Thermostat Split.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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M981 BGO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M981 BGO, 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 M981 BGO registered?

M981 BGO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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