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B13 DMH

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,597 mi
Last recorded188,597 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DMH
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 188,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 174,860 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 161,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 146,895 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,395 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 144,395 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 128,601 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 142,250 miles

Advise:2x front tyres splitting/perishing around outer edge of tyre

Advise:2x front wipers smear screen rubbers splitting

Advise:battery sercurity

Advise:n/s/f c.v. boot perishing

Advise:n/s/r tyre splitting between tread

Advise:o/s/f c.v. boot pin holed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 142,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 141,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 138,261 miles

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

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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B13 DMH is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B13 DMH, 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 B13 DMH registered?

B13 DMH is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is B13 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 DMH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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