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D5 BCL

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 84,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,752 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,010 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 79,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,002 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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D5 BCL is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,378 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 D5 BCL, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 BCL registered?

D5 BCL is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is D5 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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