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AHZ 5179

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,596 mi
Last recorded145,596 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 5179
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 145,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 144,807 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 144,807 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 119,952 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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AHZ 5179 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHZ 5179, 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 AHZ 5179 registered?

AHZ 5179 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is AHZ 5179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 5179 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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