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850 FKL

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 FKL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,641 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 140,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,948 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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850 FKL is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 850 FKL, 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 850 FKL registered?

850 FKL is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is 850 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 FKL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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