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M881 DCL

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,543 mi
Last recorded115,543 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 DCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded+rear sub-frame badly rusted+front suspension struts+both rear shocks casing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension sub-frame offside and nearside radious arms bushes /perished

bonnet opening mechanism has a slight defect

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks from the gear box area

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle under side has a seriou corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,543 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter badly damage/split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively +wiper badly juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper worn/badly split

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded+rear sub-frame badly rusted+front suspension struts+both rear shocks casing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension sub-frame offside and nearside radious arms bushes /perished

bonnet opening mechanism has a slight defect

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks from the gear box area

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle under side has a seriou corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,740 miles

Front and rear coil springs rusted

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective +wiper juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension sub-frame radious arms bushes deteriorating/cracking (offside and nearside)

Rear wiper worn/split

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,049 miles

Front and rear coil springs rusted/corroded

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (suspension sub-frame) radious arm bushes deteriorating/cracking offside and nearside

Rear wiper worn/split

exhaust system badly rusted/corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers badly worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear coil springs rusted/corroded

Front and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (suspension sub-frame) radious arm bushes deteriorating/cracking offside and nearside

Rear wiper worn/split

exhaust system badly rusted/corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,100 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted/corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split from the end

Oil leak, but not excessive from the gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (suspension sub-frame) radious arm bushes deteriorting /cracking both side

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2022 110,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint badly worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusted/corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split from the end

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Offside Front and nearside front tyres inner edge bald close to the cords (strong advice)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (suspension sub-frame) radious arm bushes deteriorting /cracking both side

exhaust system corroded

vehicle require wheel alignment (strong advice)

Pass 1 Oct 2021 105,814 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded

Rear suspension sub-frame offside +nearside front radious arm bushes deteriorated/cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,169 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside raer brake hose ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Rear suspension (axle) offside front and nearside front radious arm rubber bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres tread has a serious cracks

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (strong advice) ()

both front brake discs scored+lipped

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension ( axle) offside +nearside radious arms rubber bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres treads has a serious deep cracks

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald from inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald from the inner edge +tyre worn very low (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (strong advice) ()

both front brake discs scored+lipped

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake hose pipe ferrules corroded (strong advice)

rear suspension ( axle) offside +nearside radious arms rubber bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres treads has a serious deep cracks

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,077 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,503 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded and car loaded. seat belts could not be checked in rear ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,704 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,704 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,705 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,705 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,753 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,700 miles

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 28 Oct 2008 66,861 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,516 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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M881 DCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M881 DCL, 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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M881 DCL is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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