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B5 OTS

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,198 mi
Last recorded165,198 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OTS
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 165,198 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 165,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 165,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 165,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 165,198 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 165,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 168,197 miles

Both front ABS rings corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 165,198 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 165,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 165,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 165,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 165,198 miles

All four tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Clutch pedal rubber worn and loose

Exhaust system close to rear suspension

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2012 165,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Clutch pedal rubber worn and loose

Exhaust system close to rear suspension

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/r brake hose mounting loose

Pass 6 Apr 2011 165,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 162,259 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 162,238 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 156,339 miles

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

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2008 151,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 151,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 144,609 miles

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Mar 2006 133,960 miles

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

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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B5 OTS is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B5 OTS, 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 B5 OTS registered?

B5 OTS is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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The MOT history for B5 OTS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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