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M989 VEV

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,591 mi
Last recorded55,591 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 VEV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,591 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front A.B.S. WIREING INSECURE

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Jun 2026 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front A.B.S. WIREING INSECURE

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front A.B.S. WIREING INSECURE

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underside of car corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,293 miles

underside rusty

brake flexi cracking

slight plat steering rack

suspension rusty

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,044 miles

front brake flexi hose cracking

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 47,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,347 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 46,347 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,072 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 29,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 27,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,971 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 16,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,085 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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M989 VEV 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 77.8%.

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 M989 VEV, 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 M989 VEV registered?

M989 VEV is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M989 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M989 VEV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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