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P449 TFC

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,221 mi
Last recorded176,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 TFC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 176,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 175,951 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 175,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 175,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 175,161 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 175,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slight feathering on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 173,466 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 173,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 168,350 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 168,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 162,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 155,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 147,115 miles

Fuel tank filler neck clamp badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 147,115 miles

Fuel tank filler neck clamp badly corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 140,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,370 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 134,517 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 124,522 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 115,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,189 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting badly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 113,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting badly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,954 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 110,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 109,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2008 109,042 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2007 106,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 106,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 100,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing on edges

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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P449 TFC is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P449 TFC, 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 P449 TFC registered?

P449 TFC is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P449 TFC safe to buy?

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