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D10 DFR

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,701 mi
Last recorded157,701 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 DFR
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 157,701 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 157,701 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 157,701 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 157,701 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 157,701 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,701 miles

components under car rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2016 157,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 157,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all road springs rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2015 157,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 157,701 miles

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.

Fail 30 May 2014 157,701 miles

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.

Fail 31 May 2013 157,701 miles

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.

Pass 31 May 2013 157,701 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 29 May 2012 156,960 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 156,960 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 153,840 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2011 153,840 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 146,787 miles

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

beake and cluch pedal anti-slip worn thin

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 9 May 2009 143,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 135,961 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 128,210 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT WORN AND ASSESSED TO BE OK ,AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 10 May 2007 128,196 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 119,941 miles

LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 May 2005 111,953 miles

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?

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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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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