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J7 BWD

1997 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo 800 Series134,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BWD
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front b rake disc worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,977 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,996 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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J7 BWD is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J7 BWD, 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 J7 BWD registered?

J7 BWD is a 1997 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is J7 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 BWD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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