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G11 TWR

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2310cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,869 mi
Last recorded161,869 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 TWR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,310cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 148,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 142,647 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.101 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.82 % VOL (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 930.RPM (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3090 PPM (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 139,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 139,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 134,313 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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G11 TWR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,310cc 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 G11 TWR, 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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G11 TWR is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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