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M656 MTF

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,499 mi
Last recorded151,499 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 MTF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 151,499 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 151,499 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n,s and o,s front and o,s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 151,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n,s and o,s front and o,s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 151,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,499 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 151,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 151,499 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/Side & N/side (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 151,499 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater not working Both front (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/Side & N/side (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,499 miles

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

fuel filla pipe clamp rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 151,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

fuel filla pipe clamp rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 147,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 139,466 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 127,119 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 127,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,864 miles

Rear nuber plate poor

Fail 10 Dec 2008 121,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear nuber plate poor

Pass 18 Dec 2007 116,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag light on

eml on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2006 112,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,003 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 110,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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M656 MTF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M656 MTF, 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 M656 MTF registered?

M656 MTF is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M656 MTF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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