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A17 BDP

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,324 mi
Last recorded161,324 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BDP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 161,324 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ignition switch deteriorating.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 161,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ignition switch starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 152,036 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 152,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 144,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 130,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 130,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 122,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 113,158 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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A17 BDP is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A17 BDP, 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 A17 BDP registered?

A17 BDP is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is A17 BDP safe to buy?

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