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FIG 4631

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,355 mi
Last recorded159,355 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4631
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 159,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 159,355 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front splash guard loose

Pass 2 Oct 2010 153,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 149,453 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 149,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 143,132 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to split

endine oil leak at turbo area

Pass 13 Apr 2007 135,381 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing/cracking

both front tyres wear to edges

exhaust tailpipe hanger corroding

nearside front wishbone front bush starting to seperate

oil leaks

rear registration plate delaminating

rear subframe front bushes staring to perish

some steering rack play

Pass 11 Apr 2006 127,175 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust hanger weak

rear reg plate de laminating

rear subframe front bushes seperating

slight oil leak

slight perrishing - front brake hoses

some edges wear - front tyres

some steering play - offside

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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FIG 4631 is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FIG 4631, 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 FIG 4631 registered?

FIG 4631 is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is FIG 4631 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4631 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 4631 have outstanding finance?

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