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M168 XVG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,037 mi
Last recorded173,037 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 XVG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 173,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 170,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 165,190 miles

Central Rear exhaust system deteriating

Front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 154,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 150,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 148,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 142,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,660 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriated

rear bumper brackets corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on rear crossmember

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 119,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 101,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,594 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 86,984 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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M168 XVG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M168 XVG, 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 M168 XVG registered?

M168 XVG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M168 XVG safe to buy?

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