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P579 AAA

1996 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,265 mi
Last recorded186,265 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo 800 Series137,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 AAA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 186,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 178,964 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 178,964 miles

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 164,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 149,099 miles

oil around steering rack no leak visable

Pass 5 Sep 2006 141,436 miles

Oil leak

half of rear exhaust hanger bracket has broken of but other half is holding exhaust on ok at time of test recommend new one to be fitted as soon as possible

Pass 22 Aug 2005 132,346 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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P579 AAA is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P579 AAA, 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 P579 AAA registered?

P579 AAA is a 1996 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P579 AAA safe to buy?

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