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A16 GBS

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,273 mi
Last recorded84,273 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GBS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,377 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,448 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking and perished sidewalls, inner sidewall starting to split.

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,051 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,424 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,424 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,979 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,452 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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A16 GBS is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A16 GBS, 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 A16 GBS registered?

A16 GBS is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A16 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 GBS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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