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A17 DJL

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,774 mi
Last recorded165,774 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DJL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 165,774 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 165,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 160,509 miles

N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED AROUND TOW BAR MOUNTING AREA

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

TOW BAR BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 22 Mar 2012 160,509 miles

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

N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED AROUND TOW BAR MOUNTING AREA

O/S C.V. GAITOR HAS A SLIGHT LEAKAGE OF GREASE

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR WORN - ADVISE INSPECTION

TOW BAR BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2011 154,480 miles

Front brakes binding slightly, advise inspection.

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear off side brake disc corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 154,480 miles

Front brakes binding slightly, advise inspection.

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Rear off side brake disc corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 149,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 146,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 188,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 144,056 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 143,954 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to test both rear compartment seatbelts folded away

Pass 22 Mar 2007 137,738 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 137,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 131,208 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 DJL is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A17 DJL, 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 DJL registered?

A17 DJL is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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