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A12 PPE

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,830 mi
Last recorded134,830 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PPE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 134,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 133,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 131,698 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 121,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 114,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 90,369 miles

srs light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

srs light on

Fail 9 Mar 2009 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,093 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 69,794 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyre inside sidewalls deformed and n/s starting to crack both front lower wishbones "inverted" causing problem

nsr bumpstop not attached to body

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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A12 PPE is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A12 PPE, 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 A12 PPE registered?

A12 PPE is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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