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P180 PRH

1996 Volvo B10M

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,999 mi
Last recorded186,999 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo B10M217,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 PRH
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 186,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 163,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 144,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,338 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,866 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,784 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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P180 PRH is a 1996 Volvo B10M in Multi-colour with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 217,834 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P180 PRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P180 PRH registered?

P180 PRH is a 1996 Volvo B10M, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P180 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 PRH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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