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F916 EET

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,755 mi
Last recorded123,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 EET
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 123,755 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 123,755 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 113,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 113,776 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 108,310 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 108,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 98,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 98,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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F916 EET is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 1,984cc 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 F916 EET, 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 F916 EET registered?

F916 EET is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is F916 EET safe to buy?

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