MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise service light on
advise some move ment in middle
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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)
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advise no plates
advise rear tyres perrish
advise rear wiper
advise service light on
advise exhaust
advise head light patern
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention
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
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)
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?
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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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