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A850 CAR

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA850 CAR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,428 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,886 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,563 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure movement between hub and BBJ (2.4.G.3a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,195 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,195 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,457 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 90,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 62,434 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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A850 CAR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A850 CAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A850 CAR registered?

A850 CAR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is A850 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A850 CAR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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