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J100 OGA

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,864 mi
Last recorded114,864 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 OGA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,864 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2021 114,864 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,845 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 114,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,488 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,883 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,551 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 108,543 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,194 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,194 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,463 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Aug 2014 101,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,272 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,482 miles

1.off side rear brake effort lower than near side rear.2.plastic trim covering outer sills.3.plastic trim covering inner arches.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,350 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,142 miles

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

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

some corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,703 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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J100 OGA is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 134,982 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 J100 OGA, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J100 OGA is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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