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M988 BGO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 BGO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,752 miles

rear beam axle bushes perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheels slightly distorted

centre stop lamp not working,recommend attention

erratic fast idle speed during emission test,recommend attention

exhaust system corroded

front brake balance poor

front lower suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel,recommend attention

headlamp beam patterns poor,masks fitted

osf and nsf antiroll bar link gaitors split

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

play and knock in steering rack track arms inner joints

rear brake pads seem low,discs slightly worn

rear exhaust mount repaired with exhaust clamp,mount still badly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

signs of corrosion rear chassis legs by toe bar mounts

signs of fluid on steering rack and power steering pipes

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 109,752 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheels slightly distorted

centre stop lamp not working,recommend attention

erratic fast idle speed during emission test,recommend attention

exhaust system corroded

front brake balance poor

front lower suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel,recommend attention

headlamp beam patterns poor,masks fitted

osf and nsf antiroll bar link gaitors split

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

play and knock in steering rack track arms inner joints

rear beam axle bushes perishing

rear brake pads seem low,discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

signs of corrosion rear chassis legs by toe bar mounts

signs of fluid on steering rack and power steering pipes

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2008 102,570 miles

rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Pass 11 May 2007 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play both front wheels

Pass 3 May 2006 86,519 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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M988 BGO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M988 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 M988 BGO registered?

M988 BGO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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