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K779 DAO

1993 Volvo B10M

Yellow Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,446 mi
Last recorded1,446 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo B10M192,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 1,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 1,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 118,436 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected deflated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,918 miles

condition of rear bumper at o/s

security of airtank to rear of axle 2

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,254 miles

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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K779 DAO is a 1993 Volvo B10M in Yellow with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 192,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K779 DAO, 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 33 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K779 DAO registered?

K779 DAO is a 1993 Volvo B10M, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K779 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K779 DAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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