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M223 RRF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,227 mi
Last recorded129,227 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 RRF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 129,227 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank

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

Fuel tank filler clamp corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to body bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2025 120,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 114,388 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 110,603 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 110,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 107,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 103,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2020 100,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 95,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 89,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 86,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 84,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn on inside edges

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,061 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,061 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,184 miles

light corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,424 miles

light corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear brake not locking on service brake

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,873 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,864 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,812 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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M223 RRF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M223 RRF, 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 M223 RRF registered?

M223 RRF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M223 RRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 RRF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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