MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine oil added before test
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inop
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil added before test
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inop
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inop
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Fuel filter very rusty
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords visible (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inop
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Fuel filter very rusty
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords visible (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
components under car rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)
components under car rusty
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all road springs rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all road springs rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre outer casing starting to split on inner and outer sidewalls.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear tyre outer casing starting to split on inner and outer sidewalls.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall.
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
beake and cluch pedal anti-slip worn thin
slight oil leak from sump area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT , FRONT PADS LOW , FRONT DISCS WORN , SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT WORN AND ASSESSED TO BE OK ,AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers front lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn
low reserve travel on park brake
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
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D10 DFR is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 D10 DFR, 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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D10 DFR is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 February 1996.
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