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A30 BNN

1992 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 800 Series125,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 BNN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,487 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

suspension bushs perrished

suspension componants weak and corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 100,487 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

suspension bushs perrished

suspension componants weak and corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,480 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

suspension bushs weak and perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,194 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all suspension bushs perrished and weak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively missing screen on O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,024 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

suspension bushs weak and perrished

suspension componants corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension rubber mounting`s perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 98,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension rubber mounting`s perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 98,757 miles

brake discs corroded

suspension bushs weak and perrished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,683 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

suspension bushs weak and perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,407 miles

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

all bushs weak and perrished

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,407 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all bushs weak and perrished

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

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,137 miles

disc inner face corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

front inner tyre walls perrished

most suspension bushs deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,153 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,362 miles

2 bulbs inoperative on high level brake lamp

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine misfire under load

exhaust rear pipe corroded

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,021 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 95,640 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 94,984 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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A30 BNN is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,810 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 A30 BNN, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A30 BNN is a 1992 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 October 1992.

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