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M681 PJO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

137,719 mi
Last recorded137,719 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 PJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 135,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 133,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,903 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 127,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lamps out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,580 miles

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

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

park brake lever telltale not working

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,703 miles

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

park lever telltale not working

Fail 14 Jul 2016 103,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged toothed ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing toothed ring (3.4.2)

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

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

park lever telltale not working

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,449 miles

park brake telltale not illuminating.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

park brake telltale not illuminating.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,261 miles

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 15 Jul 2014 99,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,113 miles

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,047 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,047 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nsr number plate light dim.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,670 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 86,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,364 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 84,364 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 82,631 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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M681 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 M681 PJO, 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 M681 PJO registered?

M681 PJO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M681 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M681 PJO shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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