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A13 RSY

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RSY
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2006 146,988 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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A13 RSY is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,378 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 A13 RSY, 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 29 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 A13 RSY registered?

A13 RSY is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is A13 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 RSY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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