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1 BJU

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BJU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,675 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 84,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 84,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 May 2019 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 82,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 81,979 miles

nsr wheel bearing has slight roughness can feel through coil spring if held

rack yoke damp

Pass 17 May 2016 80,585 miles

Nearside Rear has a slight rumble from wheel bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 79,413 miles

NSF rack gaitor damp, due to steering rack seal perishing

Rear exhaust bracket weak

Fail 18 May 2015 79,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSF rack gaitor damp, due to steering rack seal perishing

Rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 19 May 2014 77,640 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket becoming weak from corrosion

Pass 16 May 2013 75,137 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 72,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,070 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 66,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 63,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre starting to show sgns of perishing on side walls

Pass 16 May 2007 61,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 57,146 miles

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

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

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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1 BJU is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 1 BJU, 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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1 BJU is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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