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AAN 850R

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAN 850R
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 161,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 160,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 160,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 156,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 153,604 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Slight play rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jan 2015 147,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

minor blow from centre exhaust section

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

rear underside of vehicle in a corroded condition

sill covers fitted

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 8 Mar 2012 142,315 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 142,308 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 134,032 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,672 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 11,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,745 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 100,286 miles

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)

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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AAN 850R is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AAN 850R, 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 AAN 850R registered?

AAN 850R is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is AAN 850R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAN 850R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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