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M636 GPG

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

182,256 mi
Last recorded182,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM636 GPG
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 182,256 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamp reflectors deteriorating, beam pattern only just acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Worn/perishing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle support bushes worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 181,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam pattern poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Worn/perishing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arms support bushes worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 179,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 179,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 178,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 177,925 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 176,152 miles

Fuel tank heat shield deteriorating

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 174,631 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 174,631 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure clamp around filler neck to tank is no longer secure due to corrosion. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 174,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 169,783 miles

Rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Oct 2017 162,472 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2017 162,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,851 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 159,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 159,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 159,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 155,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,830 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 144,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 131,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 126,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 121,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 116,368 miles

o/s/f wishbone bushes are worn

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

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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M636 GPG 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 84%.

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 M636 GPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M636 GPG registered?

M636 GPG is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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