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PUI 2633

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,087 mi
Last recorded184,087 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 2633
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 184,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 184,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 184,087 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 184,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 184,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 184,087 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Aug 2017 184,098 miles

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

front day running lights inop?

rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2017 184,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front day running lights inop?

rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 181,073 miles

chip in front screen

Fail 11 Jul 2016 181,073 miles

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

chip in front screen

Pass 8 Jul 2015 173,903 miles

bulb warning light on when brake pedal pressed all lights working

lambda light on

Fail 8 Jul 2015 173,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

bulb warning light on when brake pedal pressed all lights working

lambda light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 167,346 miles

rear suspension arm bushes heavily perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 167,346 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear suspension arm bushes heavily perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 155,742 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2013 155,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2012 148,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perished

raer number plate in poor condition

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

srs light on

steering rack rough

Fail 7 Jun 2012 148,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal perished

o/s front pad damaged by excessive heat

raer number plate in poor condition

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

srs light on

steering rack rough

Fail 20 May 2011 141,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

n/s rearmost seatbelt has slight damage

Pass 20 May 2011 141,057 miles

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

n/s rearmost seatbelt has slight damage

Pass 21 May 2010 133,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 125,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 116,364 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 116,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 108,183 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 108,183 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 100,861 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 100,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PUI 2633 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUI 2633, 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 PUI 2633 registered?

PUI 2633 is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is PUI 2633 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUI 2633 shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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