1994 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · M881 DCL
1994 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 115,543 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2435cc
M881 DCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 115,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M881 DCL Mileage History
- 04/10/2023112,049 mi
- 04/10/2023112,049 mi
- 06/11/2024113,740 mi+1,691 mi
- 05/11/2025115,543 mi+1,803 mi
- 06/11/2025115,543 mi
Average of roughly 1,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M881 DCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volvo 800 Series (M881 DCL) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively +wiper badly juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers badly worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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