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JBZ 8008

1993 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Volvo 800 Series134,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 8008
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 126,935 miles

o/s/r brake disc,s rusty.

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 124,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,862 miles

n/s/r tyre bold outer edge an heavily curbed

Pass 30 Jan 2007 120,023 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 120,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 115,770 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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JBZ 8008 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JBZ 8008, 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 JBZ 8008 registered?

JBZ 8008 is a 1993 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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The MOT history for JBZ 8008 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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