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B50 TSR

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 TSR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in Tread Slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 127,605 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 127,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 127,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 167,605 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 127,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2012 125,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 147,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 144,432 miles

all tyres on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2009 137,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 137,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 130,215 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 130,215 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2007 122,460 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 122,260 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front outer tyrewall

Pass 2 Feb 2006 116,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B50 TSR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B50 TSR, 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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B50 TSR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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