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BIG 8501

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

201,303 mi
Last recorded201,303 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8501
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 201,303 miles

advise n/s patern could be better

advise no plates

advise service light on

advise some move ment in middle

advise wiper blades

Fail 2 Nov 2012 201,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise n/s patern could be better

advise no plates

advise rear tyres perrish

advise rear wiper

advise service light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 199,723 miles

advise exhaust

advise head light patern

Pass 30 Nov 2010 191,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced wear in offside track rod end

offside front tyre close to body on lock to lock test

offside headlamp bulb and clip would benefit from attention

Fail 29 Nov 2010 191,868 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 176,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 176,402 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 159,629 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advanced deterioration in both outer cv boots

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

very slight deterioration in offside front flexy brake hose

Pass 25 Oct 2008 159,629 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advanced deterioration in both outer cv boots

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

very slight deterioration in offside front flexy brake hose

Pass 8 Nov 2007 146,110 miles

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

hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention

Fail 6 Nov 2007 146,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention

Pass 7 Nov 2006 134,019 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 134,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 125,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 125,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP COVER ADRIFT.

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

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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BIG 8501 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 BIG 8501, 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 BIG 8501 registered?

BIG 8501 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is BIG 8501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8501 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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