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P723 MMJ

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,042 mi
Last recorded165,042 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 MMJ
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 165,042 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

deterioration to rear number plate

os headlamp lens chipped

slight corrosion to outside face of ns rear brake disc

Pass 4 Oct 2010 165,042 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges

deterioration to rear number plate

os headlamp lens chipped

slight corrosion to outside face of ns rear brake disc

Pass 8 Jul 2009 154,797 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 154,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,154 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Jul 2008 149,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2007 140,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 132,835 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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P723 MMJ 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 62.5%.

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 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 P723 MMJ, 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 P723 MMJ registered?

P723 MMJ is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P723 MMJ safe to buy?

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