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B25 NSA

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,748 mi
Last recorded117,748 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 NSA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,081 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,911 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 106,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,435 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 97,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,738 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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B25 NSA is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B25 NSA, 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 B25 NSA registered?

B25 NSA is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is B25 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 NSA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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