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M696 UNW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,160 mi
Last recorded116,160 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 UNW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,160 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Bulkhead steering column gaiter not fixed to bulkhead.

Rear Both rear and centre seat belts have been removed along with rear seats.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 116,134 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Bulkhead steering column gaiter not fixed to bulkhead.

Rear Both rear and centre seat belts have been removed along with rear seats.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,275 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,275 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring retainer clamp?? rattle??

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,727 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nut loose! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,188 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,310 miles

Co emissions only just met on 2nd fast idle test

Offside Rear noise from brake disc/drum when road wheel rotated

Rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 110,001 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 110,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,316 miles

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,344 miles

slight front brake inbalance n/s>o/s

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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M696 UNW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M696 UNW, 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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M696 UNW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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