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B16 BSO

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BSO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 111,571 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 111,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,571 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 111,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,001 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 105,533 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 105,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 102,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 98,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 98,984 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake pads are low

Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,223 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 91,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

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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B16 BSO is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B16 BSO, 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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B16 BSO is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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