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A15 VOC

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,615 mi
Last recorded120,615 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VOC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 120,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 111,080 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 94,526 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 79,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,324 miles

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

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 VOC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 134,982 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 VOC, 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 33 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 A15 VOC registered?

A15 VOC is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is A15 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VOC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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