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A511 AUN

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

247,451 mi
Last recorded247,451 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 AUN
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 247,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 247,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 247,451 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 247,451 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 247,451 miles

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 247,451 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 247,451 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 247,451 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 247,451 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 245,646 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 229,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 214,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 198,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 185,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 168,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 131,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 114,843 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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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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