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N743 RKV

1995 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 800 Series136,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 RKV
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 179,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 178,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 177,187 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 175,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 175,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 174,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 173,144 miles

Throttle cable stiff in operation

Pass 15 Sep 2014 166,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and rear tyre has wear on inside edges

rear exhaust susport correded through

Pass 9 Sep 2013 161,329 miles

offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 161,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 155,814 miles

Auxiliary belt cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 155,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 149,638 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 144,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 138,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 138,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 132,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 127,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 122,661 miles

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

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

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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N743 RKV is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 136,860 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 N743 RKV, 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 31 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 N743 RKV registered?

N743 RKV is a 1995 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N743 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N743 RKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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