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A10 YKS

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

247,434 mi
Last recorded247,434 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YKS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 247,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 246,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 246,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 246,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 246,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 246,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 246,430 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 246,430 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 246,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 245,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 215,546 miles

hand brake has long travel

Pass 26 Jan 2015 212,615 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 212,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 208,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 204,968 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 198,176 miles

advise crack in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2011 191,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 183,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 175,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 170,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 161,052 miles

n/s/r tyre slight damage

o/s/r brake light on effort

Pass 17 Jun 2005 152,516 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak onto rack from engine

slight corrosion to rear brake disc

Fail 15 Jun 2005 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise :- slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

advise:- cv boot offside front cracks and grease on it can not see any split or hole

advise:- oil leak on to steering rack from engine ?

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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A10 YKS is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A10 YKS, 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 A10 YKS registered?

A10 YKS is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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