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A16 NJF

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,986 mi
Last recorded213,986 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NJF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 213,986 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 213,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 210,576 miles

drive belt and tensioner are noisey

engine is leaking oil

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2009 210,570 miles

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

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

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

drive belt and tensioner are noisey

engine is leaking oil

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2008 207,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 202,858 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 202,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 195,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

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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A16 NJF is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A16 NJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 NJF registered?

A16 NJF is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is A16 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NJF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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