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M152 BSJ

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,964 mi
Last recorded44,964 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 BSJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 44,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working up to half of non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working up to half of non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing creaking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre bulb out in high level brake light

fuel tank straps corroded

osf and nsf shocker bump stops perished

Fail 30 Jul 2019 40,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre bulb out in high level brake light

fuel tank straps corroded

osf and nsf shocker bump stops perished

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,806 miles

Oil leak rear of engine

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,911 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe split

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,562 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper left and right mounting plates corroded

right rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 8,365 miles

Powering steering rack has evidence of a slight fluid leak

Rear axle bushes slightly perished, but have no excessive play

Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 138,980 miles

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

nearside front and offside front tyre cut around outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2010 138,984 miles

ALL tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2010 138,980 miles

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

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

ALL tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2009 132,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 132,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 128,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 128,534 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 123,701 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 123,701 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 116,765 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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M152 BSJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M152 BSJ, 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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M152 BSJ is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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