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2110 JW

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,599 mi
Last recorded107,599 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2110 JW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 107,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around front subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 107,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 107,137 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,981 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,981 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 105,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,981 miles

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,470 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread

Fail 27 Mar 2014 105,466 miles

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

All four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,180 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,473 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 90,357 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary drive belt perished

slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

slight seapage from gearbox inner drive shaft seal area

top of engine stabilizer/engine mount rubber split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges and worn smooth

slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

slight seapage from gearbox inner drive shaft seal area

top of engine stabilizer/engine mount rubber split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 87,047 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 81,005 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall split

Fail 7 Mar 2008 81,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid on minium

inspect all brake pads. rears look very low

o/s/f tyre outer side wall split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,642 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 76,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,169 miles

rear pads and discs look low

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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2110 JW is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 2110 JW, 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 2110 JW registered?

2110 JW is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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