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850 WGN

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 WGN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,310cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 May 2025 116,524 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 115,951 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 114,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,398 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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850 WGN is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 850 WGN, 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 850 WGN registered?

850 WGN is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is 850 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 WGN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 850 WGN have outstanding finance?

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