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988 JTD

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,218 mi
Last recorded61,218 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 JTD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,218 miles

Rear exhaust mount suspended with wire

Rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,838 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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988 JTD is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 988 JTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 988 JTD registered?

988 JTD is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is 988 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 988 JTD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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