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M501 XCL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 XCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 80,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,582 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,389 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip in it centre upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a chip in it but does not affect headlight aim

Fail 7 Jul 2022 64,389 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip in it centre upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a chip in it but does not affect headlight aim

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,376 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP LENS HOLED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK BOTTOM BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 54,376 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP LENS HOLED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK BOTTOM BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens has a chip with a small hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill skirts fitted, not allowing corrosion inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP HOLED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP INOP

OUTER SILL SKIRTS FITTED SO UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SILLS FOR CORROSION

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR PLATE POOR (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 40,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REARS LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS LOW 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP HOLED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP INOP

OUTER SILL SKIRTS FITTED SO UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SILLS FOR CORROSION

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR PLATE POOR (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

sill covers fitted to both sills restricting inspection.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 33,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Jul 2018 33,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,774 miles

Front headlamp wiper blades missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 26,774 miles

Front headlamp wiper blades missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 17,072 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose/catching tyre

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck to tank union corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 192,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 183,163 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 183,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 175,112 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 175,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 167,302 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 152,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 143,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 132,024 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 132,024 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 121,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 121,963 miles

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

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

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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M501 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M501 XCL, 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 M501 XCL registered?

M501 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M501 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M501 XCL shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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