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N457 NJO

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 NJO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,881 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 112,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,775 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,110 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 107,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight chips in both headlamp lenses

Pass 1 Jun 2006 104,582 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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N457 NJO is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N457 NJO, 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 N457 NJO registered?

N457 NJO is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N457 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 NJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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