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M21 VOL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

243,103 mi
Last recorded243,103 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 VOL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 243,103 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 242,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 241,635 miles

Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 241,535 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 241,057 miles

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

both rear tyres scalloping inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2019 241,054 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres scalloping inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2018 239,778 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 239,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 236,680 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 236,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 236,410 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers getting weak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 236,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers getting weak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 233,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 229,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 224,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 220,559 miles

Oil leak

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

slight blue hazing to exhaust emissions

Fail 10 Dec 2012 220,505 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

slight blue hazing to exhaust emissions

Pass 8 Dec 2011 216,491 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 216,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 212,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 212,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 208,166 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 208,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 198,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 194,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 194,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 186,555 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 186,550 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2005 178,943 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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M21 VOL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M21 VOL, 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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M21 VOL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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