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A15 BCT

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,801 mi
Last recorded64,801 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BCT
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 64,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,020 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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A15 BCT is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 BCT, 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

How do I check the history of A15 BCT?

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What year was A15 BCT registered?

A15 BCT is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is A15 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 BCT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A15 BCT have outstanding finance?

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