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AFC 256

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,687 mi
Last recorded149,687 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFC 256
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 149,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 146,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 146,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,492 miles

Tyre slightly damaged OSF and OSR tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,810 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 136,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear NS and OS shocker dust gaiters are split

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,621 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 129,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck to tank connector,corroded advise further inspection

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,429 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS and OS rear shocker dust covers perished and split

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

Surface corrosion to the NSR chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,109 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,024 miles

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 65,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,280 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 37,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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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AFC 256 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFC 256, 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 AFC 256 registered?

AFC 256 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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