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M801 HRW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,895 mi
Last recorded169,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 HRW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 169,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2025 169,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 169,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Misfire Emission Test Aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake Discs Swept Area Poor Condition/Corroding

Fuel Filler Pipe Clip Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear/Stepping

Steering system slightly rough Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 169,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 169,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 169,895 miles

Both front tyres wearing on iner edges close to cords.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 169,895 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres wearing on iner edges close to cords.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 169,895 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 169,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

mid exh hanger broken

Pass 18 Jun 2013 167,905 miles

n/s headlamp pattern faint

one exhaust hanger broken

rear tyres 215/45/17 front tyres 205/45/17

second bonnet catch sticking

slight blow from exhaust box

some movement in front subframe bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2013 167,895 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp pattern faint

one exhaust hanger broken

rear tyres 215/45/17 front tyres 205/45/17

second bonnet catch sticking

slight blow from exhaust box

some movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2012 169,305 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Jun 2011 164,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2011 164,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 155,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2008 147,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 147,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 139,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 133,198 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
Full Volvo 800 Series reliability report

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M801 HRW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M801 HRW, 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 M801 HRW registered?

M801 HRW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is M801 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M801 HRW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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