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F103 LES

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,417 mi
Last recorded189,417 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 LES
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 189,417 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 189,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 173,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 160,123 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 160,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2006 151,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 151,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 151,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside track rod end boot split

oil leak

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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F103 LES is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F103 LES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F103 LES?

You can check the full history of F103 LES by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F103 LES registered?

F103 LES is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is F103 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 LES shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F103 LES have outstanding finance?

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