MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
minor under body corrosion
Horn not working properly Horn sound is weak. (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both head lamp reflectors poor,causing reduced light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose metal parts are corroded ,but are ok for the MOT test at this time. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose metal parts are corroded ,but are ok for the MOT test at this time. (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER BUSH SPLITTING (6.1.D.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?
Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.
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A511 AUN is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 A511 AUN, 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 A511 AUN registered?
A511 AUN is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 11 February 1997.
Is A511 AUN safe to buy?
The MOT history for A511 AUN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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