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FSG 234X

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,791 mi
Last recorded97,791 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSG 234X
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,812 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 87,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 82,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,672 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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FSG 234X is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSG 234X, 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 FSG 234X registered?

FSG 234X is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is FSG 234X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSG 234X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSG 234X have outstanding finance?

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