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M351 KWP

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

257,983 mi
Last recorded257,983 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 KWP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 257,983 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over beam axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 12 Aug 2026 257,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule over beam axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 13 Aug 2025 252,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 249,330 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2024 249,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine idle unstable and major air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2023 243,641 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2022 238,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2021 232,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2020 226,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2019 221,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 214,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 208,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 200,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 186,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 173,028 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 161,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 161,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

head lamps chipped

Pass 21 Sep 2012 151,460 miles

offside healight chipped

rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 19 Sep 2012 151,433 miles

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

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

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

offside healight chipped

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 140,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 128,158 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 128,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 116,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 104,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 96,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 76,464 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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M351 KWP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M351 KWP, 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 M351 KWP registered?

M351 KWP is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M351 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M351 KWP shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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