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38 JYC

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Maroon Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 JYC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 59,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,954 miles

Advise front brake calipers are very rusty

Advise front suspension is very rusty

Advise rear coil springs are very rusty and may be weakened

Advise rear suspension is very rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,954 miles

Advise front and rear suspension bvery rusty Advise front brake calipers very rusty Advise brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,854 miles

advise whole suspension and steering componants very rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,952 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 59,952 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,954 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns and os rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight bind at nsr brake.

slight bind at osf brake.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,954 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns and os rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight bind at nsr brake.

slight bind at osf brake.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,760 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,687 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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38 JYC is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Maroon with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 136,860 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 38 JYC, 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 31 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 38 JYC registered?

38 JYC is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 38 JYC safe to buy?

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