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J18 VLO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,713 mi
Last recorded143,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 VLO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 143,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,684 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,880 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes very poor (leak just acceptable) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer c,v gaiter poor condition

all coil springs poor condition, corroded

all shockers poor condition, corroded

both front brake flexi, hoses poor condition, cracks

both front tyres cracks in tread

both rear tyres uneven wear, tread runout, cracks in tread

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

power steering pipes poor condition

various oil leaks (engine and gearbox

Pass 13 May 2019 132,001 miles

both front tyres cracks in tread

both rear tyres , uneven wear, runout, cracks in tread

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

oil leaks engine and gearbox

power steering pipes poor condition

Pass 14 May 2018 131,632 miles

exhaust system very poor condition

Pass 8 May 2017 130,793 miles

abs rings very poor condition

both rear tyres uneven wear

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

possible int fault in abs system

Pass 20 May 2016 130,467 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs worn

heavy corrosion to suspension components

power steering pipes poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 129,622 miles

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust (hangers poor condition)

front brake discs wearing thin

heavy corrosion to rear shockers

slight oil leak (gearbox)

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 14 May 2015 129,622 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust (hangers poor condition)

front brake discs wearing thin

heavy corrosion to rear shockers

slight oil leak (gearbox)

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 7 May 2014 126,722 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to shockers

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 29 Apr 2013 123,869 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion power steering pipes.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 123,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion power steering pipes.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 11 May 2012 120,785 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion power steering pipes.

engine man light on.

exhaust poor condition.

outer c/v gaiters poor condition.

suspension bushes poor condition.

underbody corrsion forming.

Fail 11 May 2012 120,785 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion power steering pipes.

engine man light on.

exhaust poor condition.

outer c/v gaiters poor condition.

suspension bushes poor condition.

underbody corrsion forming.

corrsion coil springs.

Pass 10 May 2011 119,710 miles

exhaust poor condition

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

Pass 11 May 2010 119,493 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 13 May 2009 117,935 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

eml on

exhaust poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 115,506 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON CONSTANT.CORRSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.SLIGHT WEAR FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.

Pass 15 May 2007 112,431 miles

exhaust poor condition †corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2006 109,499 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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J18 VLO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J18 VLO, 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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J18 VLO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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