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A11 BWU

1995 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BWU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 123,590 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,590 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Jul 2019 123,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 123,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear starting to perish

Fail 25 Jul 2016 119,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 117,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,721 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 110,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 106,521 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 96,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 91,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 86,714 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,003 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 78,003 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 71,657 miles

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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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A11 BWU is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A11 BWU, 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 A11 BWU registered?

A11 BWU is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 December 1995.

Is A11 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 BWU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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