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A9 TCL

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,797 mi
Last recorded136,797 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TCL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 136,797 miles

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

some perishing of all tyre walls

Pass 27 Sep 2011 135,837 miles

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

slight pitting of all four brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 134,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 132,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 132,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 124,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 120,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 120,465 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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A9 TCL is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A9 TCL, 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

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What year was A9 TCL registered?

A9 TCL is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A9 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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