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M998 TBW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,101 mi
Last recorded124,101 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 TBW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 124,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 122,234 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 122,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 120,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 115,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 112,017 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s/f shock has mist of oil

n/s/f tyre side wall starting to split

plastic side sills fitted

rear n plate starting to seperate

Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

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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M998 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 2,435cc 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 M998 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 M998 TBW registered?

M998 TBW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M998 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M998 TBW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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