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A2 UPS

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UPS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,053 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mms.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mms.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,572 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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A2 UPS is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A2 UPS, 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 A2 UPS?

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What year was A2 UPS registered?

A2 UPS is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is A2 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UPS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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