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F11 PUR

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,058 mi
Last recorded173,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 PUR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 173,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 168,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 160,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 157,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 153,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 199,487 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 199,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 199,487 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2017 199,487 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both front (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 199,487 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 199,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 199,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 199,406 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 199,379 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 190,262 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 190,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 157,389 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre getting low tread on outer edge and perishing slightly

offside front tyre getting low tread on outer edge and perishing slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 146,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 133,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 127,795 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 123,752 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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F11 PUR is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F11 PUR, 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 F11 PUR registered?

F11 PUR is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is F11 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 PUR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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