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M526 KPB

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

183,020 mi
Last recorded183,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 KPB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 183,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 180,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 183,020 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 183,020 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 183,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 183,026 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 183,020 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 183,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 183,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on top of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 183,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules over axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 171,414 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2014 171,411 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release sticking

both cv boots deteriorated

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre/rear exhaust corroded,rear mounting insecure but general exhaust security ok

front no plate cracked

front shcoker casings corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 171,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet release sticking

both cv boots deteriorated

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre/rear exhaust corroded,rear mounting insecure but general exhaust security ok

front no plate cracked

front shcoker casings corroded

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 171,411 miles

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

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)

bonnet release latch sticking

centre/rear exhaust corroded

cv boots deteriorated

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wiper slight split

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s side repeater insecure

oil leak on engine

rear lamps tarnished

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 170,204 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both cv boots deteriorated

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

o/s washer jet.1 of 2 jets working

o/s/r indicator not registering with towbar socket

rear brake ferrels corroded

rear lamps tarnished.just ok

Fail 27 Apr 2012 170,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both cv boots deteriorated

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

o/s washer jet.1 of 2 jets working

o/s/r indicator not registering with towbar socket

rear brake ferrels corroded

rear lamps tarnished.just ok

Pass 28 Apr 2011 164,269 miles

all rear lights faded

both front cv boots cracking, ok at time of test

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

no rear washer

Fail 28 Apr 2011 164,269 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all rear lights faded

both front cv boots cracking, ok at time of test

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

no rear washer

Pass 14 Apr 2010 157,958 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

no rear washer

Fail 29 Mar 2010 157,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

no rear washer

Pass 7 Apr 2009 147,488 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 147,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 143,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 143,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 128,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 128,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 120,169 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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M526 KPB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M526 KPB, 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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M526 KPB is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M526 KPB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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