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DDJ 029

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,174 mi
Last recorded209,174 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDJ 029
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 209,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 14 Oct 2008 208,885 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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DDJ 029 is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDJ 029, 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 DDJ 029 registered?

DDJ 029 is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is DDJ 029 safe to buy?

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