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P534 TGA

1996 Volvo 800 Series

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 TGA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 110,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

rear section of exaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,207 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 108,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 105,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap temp type

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,678 miles

fuel cap temp type

Pass 8 Oct 2010 102,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 102,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 99,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,211 miles

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

headlamp wipers torn

Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,844 miles

front brake pads have slight wear in mountings

Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads have slight wear in mountings

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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P534 TGA is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P534 TGA, 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 P534 TGA registered?

P534 TGA is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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