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A647 RAE

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA647 RAE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 120,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.850 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 117,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 113,059 miles

Offside hand brake performance poor @50kg

Fail 28 Nov 2023 113,053 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside hand brake performance poor @50kg

unable to keep a steady fast idle speed.l

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,427 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Plus hand brake fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 110,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lowest reading 1.5, Max=.970 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Plus hand brake fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,687 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,608 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,155 miles

Headlamps emit a poor pattern

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Park brake poor performance

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,155 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm - 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished - 205/50/16

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,155 miles

ABS warning light & indicators affected by electrical fault

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,611 miles

ABS warning light is affected by an intermittent electrical fault

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all lights and direction indicators are affected by an intermittent electrical fault

exhaust system deteriorated

sill covers fitted

wipers poor performance

Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ABS warning light is affected by an intermittent electrical fault

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all lights and direction indicators are affected by an intermittent electrical fault

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear (205/50/16) Tyre perished

sill covers fitted

wipers poor performance

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,370 miles

advise cv boots cracking advise corrosion on suspension legs

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,992 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 73,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,541 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 65,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,324 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 60,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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A647 RAE is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A647 RAE, 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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A647 RAE is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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