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SIB 8938

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,782 mi
Last recorded166,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 8938
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 166,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 166,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight only just in focus

slight play in steering rack on n/s,slight play in o/s front drop link arm.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 166,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight only just in focus

slight play in steering rack on n/s,slight play in o/s front drop link arm.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 166,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 162,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 152,684 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 147,855 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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SIB 8938 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SIB 8938, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIB 8938 registered?

SIB 8938 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is SIB 8938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 8938 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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