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CHZ 1747

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,511 mi
Last recorded187,511 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 1747
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 187,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 187,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 187,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 180,386 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 180,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 170,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 170,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 158,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 149,953 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 149,950 miles

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

both front brake hoses are starting to perish

offside front shock absorber is slightly damp

Pass 13 Nov 2006 140,179 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

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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CHZ 1747 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CHZ 1747, 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

How do I check the history of CHZ 1747?

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What year was CHZ 1747 registered?

CHZ 1747 is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is CHZ 1747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 1747 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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