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850 TWR

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,119 mi
Last recorded166,119 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 TWR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 166,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 160,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 157,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 148,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 148,690 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 142,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Non standard flexy brake hoses fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2009 141,979 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Non standard flexy brake hoses fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2008 138,255 miles

advise nerside front and offside front nearside and offside rear brake hose retaining clips missing but not inscure

Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,517 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 TWR is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 850 TWR?

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What year was 850 TWR registered?

850 TWR is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 850 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 TWR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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