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P557 HNB

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,478 mi
Last recorded140,478 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 HNB
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 140,478 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 140,501 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 140,478 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 140,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 140,478 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 132,219 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 132,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 119,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,605 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 115,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 106,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,563 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 81,696 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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P557 HNB is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P557 HNB, 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 P557 HNB registered?

P557 HNB is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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