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GBN197JBW

VOLVO 800 Series

1996 · RED · PETROL · 171,789 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-01● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 17 passed · 12 failed

PASS24 August 2026
171,789 mi
PASS2 September 2025
168,043 mi
FAIL2 September 2025
168,043 mi
FAIL20 August 2025
168,034 mi
PASS7 February 2024
164,865 mi
PASS1 March 2023
163,099 mi
PASS1 March 2022
156,633 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASS24 February 2021
154,192 mi
FAIL17 August 2018
154,192 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • MAJORHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASS11 July 2017
154,190 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASS17 May 2016
154,193 mi
FAIL12 March 2016
154,192 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • FAILNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
  • FAILOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
  • FAILHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL19 November 2015
154,192 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL7 May 2015
154,192 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
PASS8 May 2014
150,239 mi
PASS25 April 2013
144,878 mi
PASS8 May 2012
139,796 mi
PASS5 March 2011
131,977 mi
FAIL5 March 2011
131,977 mi
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  • FAILNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL5 March 2011
131,972 mi
  • FAILAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
PASS5 February 2010
125,103 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDrear tyres are of runflat type, this vehicle should have standard type tyres fitted.
  • USER ENTEREDrear no.plate slightly delaminated
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL27 January 2010
125,025 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDrear tyres are of runflat type, this vehicle should have standard type tyres fitted.
  • USER ENTEREDrear no.plate slightly delaminated
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
FAIL15 January 2009
120,930 mi
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS15 January 2009
120,930 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS30 January 2008
118,083 mi
FAIL24 January 2008
118,083 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
PASS3 February 2007
114,225 mi
FAIL1 February 2007
114,225 mi
PASS28 January 2006
108,055 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLVO
Model
800 Series
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,319 cc
Year
1996
First registered
1996-01
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-01
Recorded mileage
171,789 mi

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