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M655 WSL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM655 WSL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,743 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 84,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 84,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,614 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension / subframe bushes perishing / deteriorated

brake pipes & hose ferrules greased

fuel filter corroded & appears damp

underside of vehicle & suspension components flaking heavily

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,637 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front & rear flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle flaking / corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,940 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,228 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust insecure and mounting broken

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust insecure and mounting broken

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,948 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight splitting on sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2013 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight splitting on sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,412 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,923 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 61,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,711 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,568 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,252 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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M655 WSL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M655 WSL, 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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M655 WSL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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