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M576 OBA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,700 mi
Last recorded160,700 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM576 OBA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 160,700 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,174 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively slightly corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 150,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively slightly corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 145,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 142,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 136,437 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar bracket correded but not weakened

under body correded but not holed

Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,161 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 133,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 114,267 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,931 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,204 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,204 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,561 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,168 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,202 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 73,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,930 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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M576 OBA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc 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 M576 OBA, 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 M576 OBA registered?

M576 OBA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M576 OBA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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