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C3 DOH

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

228,013 mi
Last recorded228,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DOH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 228,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 222,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 217,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 213,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 206,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 206,962 miles

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 202,013 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 201,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 196,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 191,813 miles

steel and alloy on rear axle

Pass 6 Aug 2013 187,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 179,723 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 179,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 172,652 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 18 May 2010 166,763 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 166,708 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 157,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 146,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 137,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 127,203 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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C3 DOH is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 C3 DOH, 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 C3 DOH registered?

C3 DOH is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is C3 DOH safe to buy?

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