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NIL 9249

1985 Volvo B10M

White Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

321,607 mi
Last recorded321,607 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9249
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 321,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 321,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.6f)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 321,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator inoperative (3.6.H.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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

Advise marker lights inoperative

Advise seat belt condition

Advise torsion bar bush condition

Pass 28 Oct 2005 82,011 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 82,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (inoperative) (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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NIL 9249 is a 1985 Volvo B10M in White with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Volvo B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NIL 9249, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIL 9249 registered?

NIL 9249 is a 1985 Volvo B10M, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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