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C4 MAP

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MAP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 122,693 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 122,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 121,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,367 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,264 miles

slight deterioration on rear shocker gaitors

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,389 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,856 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 112,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Offside main beam poor pattern

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 110,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 106,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 104,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,521 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 96,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,135 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 90,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2007 90,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 87,123 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 87,123 miles

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

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

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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C4 MAP is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 MAP, 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 C4 MAP registered?

C4 MAP is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is C4 MAP safe to buy?

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