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B15 SNF

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,082 mi
Last recorded140,082 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SNF
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,082 miles

water leak on engine

Fail 29 Apr 2013 140,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

water leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2012 134,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 129,772 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 129,772 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,397 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

water leak on engine.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 123,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

water leak on engine.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 119,367 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 119,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 114,537 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 114,537 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2007 109,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 106,642 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

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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B15 SNF is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B15 SNF, 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 B15 SNF registered?

B15 SNF is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is B15 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 SNF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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