1994 Volvo 800 Series 2.4L Petrol · M230 OFR
1994 Volvo 800 Series (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 92,842 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M230 OFR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 92,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M230 OFR Mileage History
- 31/07/200671,615 mi
- 26/07/200772,229 mi+614 mi
- 30/07/200873,060 mi+831 mi
- 31/07/200873,071 mi+11 mi
- 28/07/200974,646 mi+1,575 mi
- 28/07/200974,646 mi
- 29/07/201076,423 mi+1,777 mi
- 28/07/201178,904 mi+2,481 mi
- 02/08/201178,904 mi
- 12/07/201280,582 mi+1,678 mi
- 25/07/201382,727 mi+2,145 mi
- 28/07/201484,306 mi+1,579 mi
- 27/07/201585,154 mi+848 mi
- 27/07/201585,154 mi
- 26/07/201686,179 mi+1,025 mi
- 27/07/201787,030 mi+851 mi
- 24/07/201887,841 mi+811 mi
- 05/07/201988,229 mi+388 mi
- 23/07/202088,550 mi+321 mi
- 29/07/202189,084 mi+534 mi
- 27/07/202290,091 mi+1,007 mi
- 25/07/202391,075 mi+984 mi
- 15/07/202491,874 mi+799 mi
- 25/07/202592,396 mi+522 mi
- 25/07/202592,396 mi
- 28/07/202692,842 mi+446 mi
- 28/07/202692,842 mi
Average of roughly 1,062 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
M230 OFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volvo 800 Series (M230 OFR) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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