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B3 DBM

1995 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,381 mi
Last recorded157,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DBM
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 157,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 157,265 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 144,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 138,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 138,230 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 104,568 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 98,799 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2006 94,255 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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B3 DBM is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B3 DBM, 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

How do I check the history of B3 DBM?

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What year was B3 DBM registered?

B3 DBM is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is B3 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DBM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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