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HUI 5494

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,463 mi
Last recorded180,463 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 5494
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 180,463 miles

oil leak

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 7 May 2010 180,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 May 2009 160,905 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2009 160,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 155,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 155,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 141,810 miles

both front tyres worn and ON LIMIT TODAY

Fail 4 Jul 2007 141,810 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn and ON LIMIT TODAY

engine top mounting rubber split

front brake hoses perished

Pass 3 Jul 2006 127,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 127,792 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HUI 5494 is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUI 5494, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUI 5494 registered?

HUI 5494 is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is HUI 5494 safe to buy?

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