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BKZ 8918

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,271 mi
Last recorded227,271 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 8918
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 227,271 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 223,015 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 223,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 215,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 203,291 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 183,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 161,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 155,490 miles

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

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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BKZ 8918 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BKZ 8918, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 8918 registered?

BKZ 8918 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is BKZ 8918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 8918 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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