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ALZ 9456

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,735 mi
Last recorded167,735 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 9456
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 167,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear window missing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 167,735 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 167,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 167,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 167,735 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 167,735 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 167,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 167,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 167,083 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 167,083 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 163,881 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 163,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 161,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 157,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 157,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 154,533 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

feul vapor releasing from air flow meter

Fail 29 Jan 2009 154,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

feul vapor releasing from air flow meter

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2008 151,109 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 151,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear wheel centre cap missing

Rear silencer hanger excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 146,414 miles

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

idle speed low (iratic/stalling)

o/s/f brake hose slighty deteriorated

play in n/s/f drop link to anti-roll bar

rear exhaust tail pipe excessivly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2007 146,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

idle speed low

o/s/r outer side lamp not working

play in n/s/f drop link to anti-roll bar

rear exhaust tail pipe excessivly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2005 142,504 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 142,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

dent in n/s/r door

engine running poor/idle ect

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

pressure low in n/s/f tyre

rear tail pipe corroided

warning lamp flashing on dash coolent level (toped up)

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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ALZ 9456 is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ALZ 9456, 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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ALZ 9456 is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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