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M424 SUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,661 mi
Last recorded189,661 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 SUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 189,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 189,661 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 189,661 miles

Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel tank vent pipe degraded to point of failure strong smell of petrol fumes under vehicle. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 189,661 miles

Nearside sill started to corrode not considered excessive at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2022 189,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill started to corrode not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 189,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 188,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 188,833 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 188,421 miles

Minor corrosion started on under body

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 186,304 miles

Fuel filler neck clamp corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement at time of test.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 186,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck clamp corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement at time of test.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 185,030 miles

Front Nearside and Offside tyres deteriorated / cracked, Not deep enough too reach cord at time of test

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe too fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Corrosion on under body, Not excessive or within any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread pattern, ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 185,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Front Nearside and Offside tyres deteriorated / cracked, Not deep enough too reach cord at time of test

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe too fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear Corrosion on under body, Not excessive or within any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread pattern, ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 183,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 179,263 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

slight leak from n/s front shocker

Pass 10 Sep 2014 176,476 miles

brakes sticking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 170,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 166,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 166,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 161,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 155,582 miles

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

o/s wiper split

rear exhaust mount rotted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 152,081 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 152,076 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 146,752 miles

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

rear no plate

Pass 20 Sep 2007 141,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 137,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 137,084 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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M424 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M424 SUD, 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 M424 SUD registered?

M424 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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