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B23 ABP

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,996 mi
Last recorded195,996 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 ABP
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 195,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 193,718 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 191,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 188,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 184,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 181,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 177,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 169,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 159,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 157,218 miles

Near side front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 151,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 151,072 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 148,468 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 148,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 147,286 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 147,286 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 135,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 130,938 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 130,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak from engine

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2006 125,033 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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B23 ABP is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B23 ABP, 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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B23 ABP is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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