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M476 SUD

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

155,848 mi
Last recorded155,848 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 SUD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 155,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 155,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,852 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 155,848 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 155,327 miles

Airbox pipe is split.

Central Front Bonnet secondary catch is stiff.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Corrosion on front hubs,lower arms,near and offside.

Nearside Front Dip Beam image is poor.

Fail 15 Dec 2020 155,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Airbox pipe is split.

Central Front Bonnet secondary catch is stiff.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Corrosion on front hubs,lower arms,near and offside.

Nearside Front Dip Beam image is poor.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 154,950 miles

Air intake pipe is split.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reqires attention. (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold . (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded,hubs, lower arms,abs rings.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 154,947 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Air intake pipe is split.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reqires attention. (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold . (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded,hubs, lower arms,abs rings.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 153,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front hubs, cv joints and abs rings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 152,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 152,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 151,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators bulb slightly did-coloured

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not excessive play

rear brakes performance slightly imbalanced

rear exhaust tied up

Fail 12 Dec 2016 151,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear indicators bulb slightly did-coloured

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not excessive play

rear brakes performance slightly imbalanced

rear exhaust tied up

Pass 7 Dec 2015 150,376 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust tied up but secure

Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 148,621 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 147,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 144,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 138,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 130,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 121,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 117,358 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f trackrod

top engine mount starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2006 111,403 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 110,911 miles

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

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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M476 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 2,435cc 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 M476 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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M476 SUD is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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