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C25 CRE

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 CRE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 169,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both chassis legs corroded at rear

clamp at fuel filler neck corroded

rear bumper crash bar bracket's corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 166,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 166,448 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 161,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 158,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive p/s oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 155,963 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 155,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 147,024 miles

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2018 138,601 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose worn

Offside Front brake flexi hose worn

both lock stop slightly worn

steering rack damp

Pass 15 May 2017 129,257 miles

Oil leak ()

rear shock covers split

Fail 15 May 2017 129,255 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

rear shock covers split

Pass 12 May 2016 125,364 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 125,369 miles

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

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

rear shocks bust covers split

Fail 7 May 2015 125,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

rear shocks bust covers split

Pass 7 May 2014 125,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Slight leak from steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 125,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Slight leak from steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 122,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 122,630 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,941 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 120,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,579 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,585 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 98,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,831 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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C25 CRE is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C25 CRE, 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 C25 CRE registered?

C25 CRE is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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