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M56 RKS

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 RKS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,149 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 99,144 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,190 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,190 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,741 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 90,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,047 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,169 miles

exhaust system poor condtion

Fail 25 Sep 2008 85,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system poor condtion

Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,986 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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M56 RKS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M56 RKS, 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 M56 RKS registered?

M56 RKS is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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