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P680 MRH

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,506 mi
Last recorded163,506 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 MRH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 163,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 163,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 163,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 155,776 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 155,776 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 147,154 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 147,154 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 137,062 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 136,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 95,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 149,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 139,519 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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P680 MRH is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P680 MRH, 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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P680 MRH is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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