MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,125 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel filter rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
both rear shockabsorbers boots perished/split
nearside rear anti bump stop split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
both rear shockabsorbers boots perished/split
fuel filter rusty
nearside rear anti bump stop split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
battery loose
bonnet safe catch sticks
engine breathers blocked engine smokes
nsr bump stop adrift inside spring
rear beam bushes cracked
rear coil springs rusty
rear s/ab sleeves perished
tow bar rusty
washers weak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
battery loose
bonnet safe catch sticks
engine breathers blocked engine smokes
nsr bump stop adrift inside spring
rear beam bushes cracked
rear coil springs rusty
rear s/ab sleeves perished
tow bar rusty
washers weak
wiperblades worn and work slowly
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play offside steering rack joint
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play offside steering rack joint
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 GUD is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1996 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 137,703 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 A20 GUD, 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 30 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 A20 GUD registered?
A20 GUD is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is A20 GUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 GUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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