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M994 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,778 mi
Last recorded133,778 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 133,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 131,360 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 131,360 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 119,756 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 114,756 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 114,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front flexy brake pipe starting to perish

offside front flexy brake pipe starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2006 108,187 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION TO FUEL FILTER

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

REAR TAIL PIPE HANGER HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CATALYST CONVERTER

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

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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M994 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M994 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 M994 TBW registered?

M994 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M994 TBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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