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M202 JOX

1994 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,273 mi
Last recorded187,273 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 JOX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 187,273 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 187,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 185,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 185,373 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 185,373 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 185,373 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 185,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 185,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both strongly advise to change (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low on tread, strongly advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, strong advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Oil spillage under engine

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 182,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 169,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 162,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 162,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 157,140 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 157,140 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 146,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 138,837 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 138,590 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 138,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 133,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 129,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Oct 2011 128,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 122,049 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 122,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 115,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,978 miles

o/s/f wiper arm worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,691 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 103,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,563 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,729 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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M202 JOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M202 JOX, 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 M202 JOX registered?

M202 JOX is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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