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B50 TWR

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,155 mi
Last recorded160,155 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 160,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 160,149 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 160,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 160,141 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 160,141 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 160,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 160,036 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2021 160,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 159,983 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 159,977 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 158,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 158,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 158,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 156,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 153,690 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 153,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 150,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,343 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2013 145,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 143,634 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 142,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 139,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 131,604 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 131,585 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 122,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 114,496 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 104,716 miles

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

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 TWR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWR, 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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What year was B50 TWR registered?

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

Is B50 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B50 TWR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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