MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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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M501 XCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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