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M230 OFR

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 OFR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,396 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 92,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,154 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,904 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,229 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,615 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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M230 OFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M230 OFR, 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 M230 OFR registered?

M230 OFR is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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