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A3 TUX

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TUX
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 108,816 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,041 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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A3 TUX is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 TUX, 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 A3 TUX registered?

A3 TUX is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A3 TUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TUX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 TUX have outstanding finance?

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