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B16 WTN

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WTN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 146,977 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2008 146,951 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2007 145,730 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 141,151 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 141,476 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 135,305 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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B16 WTN is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B16 WTN, 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 B16 WTN registered?

B16 WTN is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is B16 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 WTN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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