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C100 LFL

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,324 mi
Last recorded153,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 LFL
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 153,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 144,740 miles

Additional stop light not working

Top engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2012 144,740 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Additional stop light not working

Top engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 134,973 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 121,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 113,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 109,850 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 106,195 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 106,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 102,049 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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C100 LFL is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C100 LFL, 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 C100 LFL registered?

C100 LFL is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C100 LFL safe to buy?

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