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A850 AAC

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA850 AAC
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 137,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 137,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 137,063 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 137,063 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken but still preventing dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 137,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2012 136,779 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Reverse lights inop

Fail 28 May 2012 136,779 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Reverse lights inop

Pass 30 Nov 2011 134,665 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight weep from o/s outer drive shaft boot

Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,515 miles

emmisions just passed advise customer poss need lambda and catalytic

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,869 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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A850 AAC is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A850 AAC, 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 A850 AAC registered?

A850 AAC is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is A850 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A850 AAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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