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A13 HML

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HML
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 139,052 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 139,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 133,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

poeer steering pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 133,216 miles

poeer steering pipe corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 128,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2011 128,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 121,558 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 121,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2009 115,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 108,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 102,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A13 HML is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A13 HML, 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 A13 HML registered?

A13 HML is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A13 HML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 HML shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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